Lesson 7 of this instructional course shows how to prepare kiln shelves and molds with shelf paper and shelf primer. It explains the the advantages and disadvantages of primers and papers, and also demonstrates the specific preparation differences between kiln shelves, ceramic molds, and steel molds.
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Lesson 7: Preparing Kiln Shelves & Molds
Lesson 7 of this instructional course shows how to prepare kiln shelves and molds with shelf paper and shelf primer. It explains the the advantages and disadvantages of primers and papers, and also demonstrates the specific preparation differences between kiln shelves, ceramic molds, and steel molds.
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