May 15, 2009, Newsletter Issue #344: Common faults

Tip of the Week

Heavy seams in greenware can be the result of not banding your molds tightly enough.
If pieces collapse when removed from the mold, try putting a foam rubber piece inside of the greenware and nesting them in shredded paper to dry.
Cracks around the pour hole of a greenware piece are commonly caused by tearing, rather than cutting, the spare off and may only appear after firing.

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