bowls are not shiny on their rims after I slump them..Help

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deborahbur
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bowls are not shiny on their rims after I slump them..Help

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I have tried most everything. My round rice style bowls are fine on their edges when I fuse them but get cloudy when I slump them? Any ideas?\

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Deborah
Bowls are 7" across flat
jerry flanary
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Post by jerry flanary »

Do you have this trouble w/ all color combos? Is it devit? Have you invested in a cold shop?
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is the first firing on thinfire?
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Post by deborahbur »

All colors are cloudy around the top.......yes the first firing was on thin fire.

What kind of cold work?

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Deborah
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