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July_August 04 Cover 6/29/04 12:37 PM Page 1 July/August 2004 Making Pinch Pot Fantasy Creatures Also in this issue: Kiln Safety and Maintenance Making a Fish Mobile Pulling Long Clay Handles Thoughts on a First Craft Show $5.00 US/$7.50 CAN ecial Sp Potters Guide Issue Techniques—Tools—Tips—Projects for the Studio Potter July_August 04 Cover 6/29/04 12:37 PM Page 2 July_August 04 1_11 7/6/04 2:33 PM Page 1 Go to the Source...The Bailey Catalog Our new 2004 catalog has been expanded to 224 pages. It’s packed with more products, more information, and more color charts. We have greatly expanded our selection of wheels, kilns, mixers, pugmills, books, tools, glazes, videos and other studio equipment. As always, we cater to potters and schools who look for the most diverse selections of pottery products. You can depend on Bailey for straightforward technical advice and the best prices. Get your free copy today. Or go to www.baileypottery.com 20% off our Huge Selection of Books. 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Spring-Assisted Lid. Safe and effortless opening. EnviroVent. Improves studio and kiln atmosphere. Easy View. Tilts control panel up for easier viewing and programming. We help you make great things. 2 July/August 2004 Pottery Making ILLUSTRATED July_August 04 1_11 7/6/04 10:54 AM Page 3 July/August 2004 Volume 7 Issue 4 Features 9 How to Pull Really Long Handles by Kathy Chamberlin How to pull and attach long handles to basket forms. 14 Making an Ocean of Clay by Glenda Guion A project created by students benefits a community. 19 Safety and Preventive Maintenance for Electric Kilns by Mike Swauger Handy tips to keep your kiln in excellent condition. 25 Fantasy Creatures by Hanna Lore Hombordy Combine metal and clay in an exciting low-fire technique. 30 Observations from My First Craft Show 14 by Steven D. Lee Introduction by Chris Campbell A potter shares his views on his first craft fair. 34 Slab-built Fish, No Worms Needed by Marj Peeler Using clay slabs to create decorative fish. 49 Potters Guide 2004 Editor’s Corner Hello! Along with our regular offering of techniques and how-to, we are pleased to bring you the new updated version of the Potters Guide in this issue. It is the only comprehensive buyers guide 25 available for the potter and ceramics artist. This guide provides information on locating products by type, stores by geographic On the Cover: area and complete contact information for the many companies Hana Lore Hombordy is forming the base for a fantasy creature. See that serve the studio pottery field. story on page 25. The article on kiln maintenance should be a reminder to all of us to check this very important piece of equipment in our stu- dio. It is a must to check not only for dependable operation, but for all safety concerns as well. 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