tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205234273837988960.post894571017658772596..comments2024-03-25T00:51:07.107-07:00Comments on Laura's Jewelry Workshop: Organizing the Things on My WorkbenchLaura Brackenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02364303327135116922noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205234273837988960.post-29716487608946718962014-06-09T17:30:07.604-07:002014-06-09T17:30:07.604-07:00Hi and thanks for commenting! I've not used f...Hi and thanks for commenting! I've not used fast fire clay so I'm afraid I can't respond regarding the granulation appearance or the non-sintering. I use only the clays of Hadar Jacobson, but I think all metal clay users have to troubleshoot at one time or another. When I have something that doesn't sinter, I try to think why. It is almost always NOT a case of the firing not being hot or long enough. It is almost always a case of the binder not burning out correctly. Is there an instructor in your area you could work with to solve the sintering problem? <br /><br />As to the granulation, I'm not sure if it's brand-related or something that happens during construction of the piece(s).<br /><br />Again, it would probably be most helpful if a teacher could see the problem and help diagnose with you in person.<br /><br />The labels on my organization tray were printed onto small adhesive Avery labels from my computer. And like you, I change and update the labels quite often. :-)Laura Brackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07941785594709630410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205234273837988960.post-1909613297448609152014-06-09T14:36:48.762-07:002014-06-09T14:36:48.762-07:00Hi Laura, thank you for documenting your bronze an...Hi Laura, thank you for documenting your bronze and copper clay experiments. I have yet to get the bronzclay (fast fire) to sinter. Also it comes out with a granulation appearance on some surfaces-maybe moisture still in clay?<br />Your organization challenges are shared. Do you use a label machine or type labels on the computer. My do-dad tray seems to need new categories constantly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2205234273837988960.post-66618735115602601182014-05-18T06:30:13.315-07:002014-05-18T06:30:13.315-07:00Great idea with the do dad tray. I share your ...Great idea with the do dad tray. I share your 'process' exactly when it comes to dozens of items right on the work station, all headed in their own unique direction...it can make getting down to work pretty off-putting!!! I should give this a try!!!touch of silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12040697176712029539noreply@blogger.com