Day of the Dead---In desperate need for front landscaping makeover but want to DIY. Where do I start?
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posted by stormpooper
on Jan 17, 2012 -
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How can I stamp my name and a date into a tiny clay sculpture?
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posted by DU
on Sep 1, 2010 -
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Is there a name for the flaky, layered clay/soil deposit with a striking metallic sheen found in my childhood neighborhood in Northern Virginia?
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posted by jocelmeow
on May 21, 2010 -
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A question for all of the artists (and a bonus question for the doll makers): what type of clay (or other sculpting material) should I use for
this project? More information inside.
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posted by long haired child
on Jan 23, 2010 -
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Does this substance exist? Arts & crafts people or hardware store people: for a craft project, I want a material that is malleable like clay but winds up lighter-weight like styrofoam/polystyrene once it has set and hardened. Maybe it it's dispensed from a tube or can?
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posted by kookoobirdz
on Nov 13, 2009 -
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What did American Indians use to glaze and paint their pottery and clay sculptures? Recipes or good links to such would be awesome.
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posted by snsranch
on Sep 21, 2009 -
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Flat Roof Filter - We're trying to get our garage roof replaced and are having problems locating a supplier for the clay tile end caps that run around the edge of the roof.
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posted by octothorpe
on Sep 1, 2009 -
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The soil in my tiny yard is hard as concrete, but I want to grow a garden. Tips?
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posted by maryh
on Jun 17, 2008 -
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I would like to buy my girlfriend a potter's wheel for her birthday, but don't really know anything about where to look, what to look for, or the price I can expect to pay. Any suggestions or recommendations?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2008 -
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I'm trying to waterproof tiny objects made out of air-drying craft porcelain, but I've had little success. Suggestions for a translucent waterproofing material, or, perhaps, an alternate sculpting material?
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posted by nobody
on Oct 9, 2007 -
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The top of my
terra cotta baker is shattered. The bottom (glazed inside) ist still intact. Can I still use it? Do I need a different cover or any cover at all?
posted by lysdexic
on Jul 1, 2007 -
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Why would someone ingest powdered clay? Is this harmful, or are there some nutritional benefits?
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posted by maryh
on Feb 26, 2007 -
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A-E-I-O-U! Does anyone know this old sand animation show and song? What about the red-and-blue clay?
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posted by Jimbob
on Nov 14, 2006 -
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Clay in Dublin: In a pretty massive change of directions, Slothrop and I will be moving to Dublin this fall for 9 months. He'll be busy doing his Fulbrighty stuff, and I'll be busy doing, well, whatever I want. What I want is to have access to some kind of ceramic studio.
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posted by dirtmonster
on Jun 2, 2006 -
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I haven't been able to find much info on aquascaping a fish tank. I want to create my own landscape, and was hoping to find some sort of aquarium safe clay or similar material to sculpt my new environment from. Are there any fish enthusiasts out there who can help me out?
posted by agregoli
on Jan 27, 2004 -
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