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   * Must use canvas to send clay through (under rollers)   * Must use canvas to send clay through (under rollers)
   * Must progressively thin the clay like pasta ~25% increments   * Must progressively thin the clay like pasta ~25% increments
 +  * Brent Slab Roller
 +  * Adjust thickness with sheets of hardboard
 +  * use canvas in-between roller
 +  * hang canvas up to dry
  
 ==Clay Extruder== ==Clay Extruder==
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   * Put dies back in the organization rack.    * Put dies back in the organization rack. 
   * Show Rubber cover for dies and how it works.   * Show Rubber cover for dies and how it works.
 +  * Put T-Handle back where you found it.
 +
 ==Book Shelf== ==Book Shelf==
   * Books and Magazines are stored here   * Books and Magazines are stored here
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   * Clean the base of your pieces after glazing, EVEN IF YOU USE WAX   * Clean the base of your pieces after glazing, EVEN IF YOU USE WAX
 ==Glaze Materials== ==Glaze Materials==
-  * If you want a new glaze rules: Reach out to Jeff to take Glazing 101 - 2-3hr class where you make a glaze+  * If you want a new glaze rules: Reach out to Jeff to take Glazing 102 (by request) - 2-3hr class where you make a glaze
       * Calculate cost (I have a fancy spreadsheet, it is easy)       * Calculate cost (I have a fancy spreadsheet, it is easy)
       * 100-200g batch with and make test tile       * 100-200g batch with and make test tile
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 ==Kiln Firing== ==Kiln Firing==
   * Kiln Shelf System   * Kiln Shelf System
-  * Labeled, inside the kiln room needs to be fired, outside the kiln room people(youneed to take action.+  * Labeled, if its on the bisque or finished work rack you need to take action.
   * Firing Rules, loaders choice, no complaining   * Firing Rules, loaders choice, no complaining
   * Things can get ruined in the kiln, we try not to let that happen, sometimes it does   * Things can get ruined in the kiln, we try not to let that happen, sometimes it does
 +  * Rejection sheets, explain what each means
   * Kiln training   * Kiln training
   * This is a different 2-part class and is in no way necessary for use of the ceramics area, pieces will be fired on a “when kiln is full” schedule. (3 hrs. per loading and unloading kiln)   * This is a different 2-part class and is in no way necessary for use of the ceramics area, pieces will be fired on a “when kiln is full” schedule. (3 hrs. per loading and unloading kiln)
   * Don’t touch if you are not trained.   * Don’t touch if you are not trained.
-  * It is not a shelf to put stuff+  * The Kiln is not a shelf to put stuff
  
  
  
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