tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post1523395724916054543..comments2023-10-17T06:24:17.213-04:00Comments on Art Jewelry Elements: Firing Copper ClayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-22992461775806222012013-01-02T10:48:56.538-05:002013-01-02T10:48:56.538-05:00Amazing look at the firing process and yes they ar...Amazing look at the firing process and yes they are all such gorgeous pieces!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-20704273596276310052012-12-29T18:54:53.779-05:002012-12-29T18:54:53.779-05:00I am so nervous to use my kiln for the first time,...I am so nervous to use my kiln for the first time, so i keep reading to learn, so i can use any type of carbon with my copper? I love the rainbow effect you get with your pieces, is it obtained just by heating with a torch and dropped into water or do you use patina. Your pieces are awesome!LBlumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806777613886665382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-50978372211397191792012-12-29T14:30:43.631-05:002012-12-29T14:30:43.631-05:00I've been using magic carbon. It gives the pie...I've been using magic carbon. It gives the pieces a bit of antique color. But mainly I use it because it seems to fire nicer - more stable and even heat. Karen Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511687726517324742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-71539233606829713992012-12-29T14:30:36.432-05:002012-12-29T14:30:36.432-05:00I've been using magic carbon. It gives the pie...I've been using magic carbon. It gives the pieces a bit of antique color. But mainly I use it because it seems to fire nicer - more stable and even heat. Karen Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511687726517324742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-24808748880413718042012-12-29T07:56:14.312-05:002012-12-29T07:56:14.312-05:00I do PMC, Copper and Bronze. I love your pieces so...I do PMC, Copper and Bronze. I love your pieces so much though, I recently ordered one of yours (and besides, copper is an all day process and I'm a little impatient). I recently purchased the Magic Carbon but I've only tried it once. I want to use it several times before I pass judgement.<br />Dee Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00777085939829834593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-43988074036991606392012-12-29T00:11:39.574-05:002012-12-29T00:11:39.574-05:00I enjoyed this post, Kristi! It is always so faci...I enjoyed this post, Kristi! It is always so facinating to get a glimpse into the processes involved in the the creation of artisan components. Makes me appreciate them even more!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013223342802270728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-71129758837931017462012-12-28T23:04:48.800-05:002012-12-28T23:04:48.800-05:00There are a few different types of carbon, they al...There are a few different types of carbon, they all work just about the same. I use coconut shell carbon as well. I recently ordered Magic Carbon from Cooltools, hoping to get more color right out of the kiln. We'll see.KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-46936660663699553882012-12-28T21:29:27.450-05:002012-12-28T21:29:27.450-05:00I am just getting started in the PMC world. In wor...I am just getting started in the PMC world. In working with copper pmc Rio Grande says you use coconut shell based carbon, what is the difference in this and just carbon as uou indicated and can either be used?LBlumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806777613886665382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-14856518866848528652012-12-28T17:58:44.469-05:002012-12-28T17:58:44.469-05:00Wow, I have not really thought about all the time ...Wow, I have not really thought about all the time it takes to make such beauties. Love the hummingbird :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289421173213610330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-38783650610723624452012-12-28T17:33:41.498-05:002012-12-28T17:33:41.498-05:00Wow! What nice kiln -and a Long hot firing process...Wow! What nice kiln -and a Long hot firing process. Thanks for sharing;)LisaShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570555288663975913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-82629831351670448042012-12-28T16:31:46.025-05:002012-12-28T16:31:46.025-05:00It's out in the garage in it's own little ...It's out in the garage in it's own little area and on the opposite side of the house. KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-66423434989125292692012-12-28T16:25:42.428-05:002012-12-28T16:25:42.428-05:00Wow, I'm glad you enjoy this process Kristi, b...Wow, I'm glad you enjoy this process Kristi, because I love your pieces. I'd be hesitant to leave it on during the night, I'm a bit paranoid on that stuff. I don't even leave the crockpot on if I'm not here. Thanks so much for sharing the process!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034873586616492485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-2053693429916932662012-12-28T16:07:20.262-05:002012-12-28T16:07:20.262-05:00Most Copper Clays cannot be torch fired, they have...Most Copper Clays cannot be torch fired, they have to be fired in an oxegyn free environment which is why they are layered in carbon.KristiBowmanDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015584159659853422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271508841165439447.post-15910649997943403942012-12-28T15:53:27.628-05:002012-12-28T15:53:27.628-05:00Great post. Thank you for sharing. I tried working...Great post. Thank you for sharing. I tried working with copper pmc a couple of years ago. It didn't work out for me. My kiln couldn't get to the maximum firing temp. I still have those pieces hanging around. I keep meaning to torch fire them. Ema Kilroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00867232098423825896noreply@blogger.com