User:Layjet
| Layjet | |
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| Name | James E Taylor AKA James |
Hello!
- I'm James, I joined the space in October 2014 shortly after moving to Nottingham from Colchester to study architecture here.
- As of 2017, I took on the role of being a trustee at the space.
- You're most likely to see me around on Tuesday/Wednesday evenings, as well as on weekends, especially using the laser cutter.
Projects/Interests
Ceramics
EMF 2018 Proposal - Ceramics Workshop
Electromagnetic Field 2018 (www.emfcamp.org)
Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Ledbury (August 31st-September 2nd)
Aims:
- Run clay workshops and teach basic handbuilding methods
- Fire in metal bins modified as makeshift kilns
Documented/posted:
- Here
- Nottinghack Google Group - to do
- NH Teams Slack ('emf' channel)
- EMF CfP (Call for Participation)
Actions -
Buy/obtain:
- Bin(s)
- Clay
- Combustibles
Making:
- Modifications to bin(s)
- Tools
- Handouts
Logistics/Safety:
- Assess/minimise dangers
- Space requirement on site/village - for both firing and workshop
- Timings - including on site
- Transport - total weight/volume?
- (Personal logistics)
Materials/Equipment/Cost:
- To be determined
| Item Name | Description | Price | Other Notes | Picture/examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Bin | For modifying, 40l(min)-120l(max) | ~£30 | Galvanized > fume fever? (acceptable/unacceptable risk) |
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| Clay(s) | Grogged, low fire, low shrinkage, pale colour | ~£1.50/kg * Xkg = £?? | Get more than one type? | Example |
| Saggar | Paper/foil/other/TS | Example | Terra Sig. would have to be made at EMF - likely too complex | Example |
| Handtools/equipment | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Combustibles | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Buckets | Multiple | Example | Example | Example |
Other links: