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ceramaguard
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 2:42 pm
by Cathy Crain
Do you prefire boards before or after you carve them? or does it matter?
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 3:00 pm
by Brad Walker
You can do either.
I usually carve before I prefire. I like to carve on the non-painted side if possible, because the paint will flake off after a few firings. Also, don't forget to kilnwash the board after you carve.
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 3:22 pm
by Cathy Crain
Thanks Brad. I just got my board in the mail today. Can't wait to try it out!
Re: ceramaguard
Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 3:33 pm
by Paul Tarlow
Cathy Crain wrote:Do you prefire boards before or after you carve them? or does it matter?
I also carve before I fire.
The board is softer then -- it gets a bit more brittle after it has been fired.
The stuff is incredibly dusty -- wear a mask!
- Paul