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Is it possible to make finished, food-safe pottery at home?
All the info I can find of pottery requires the use of a kiln. It seems to me that by now they must have come up with glazes that can be cured in the oven or something. Do you know if there are any products that I can use to make my own pottery jars, etc. without needing a kiln?Thanks for your help

Which pottery barn bed and which side table with a silverish purple room?
potterybarn.com products p957 index.cfm?pkey cmetal beds headboardspotterybarn.com products p2560 index.cfm?pkey cmetal beds headboardspotterybarn.com products p2960 index.cfm?pkey cmetal beds headboardsThese are within my budget and style. Which color bed frame should I get and with which side table. I'd rather order the side table from PB just to combine shipping. Here are bedside tables and I can spend up to $500 on that piece potterybarn.com shop furniture upholstery bedroom bedside tables index.cfm?cm type lnav

Is a pottery barn sectional worth the price tag?
I am looking to buy a large sectional for my family room. I like the more traditional styles of Pottery Barn or Ballard Designs but the prices are very high. Wondering if there are comparable brands that are less expensive. I am also looking for the piece to be upholstered, rather than slipcovered. Thanks.

What to consider before buying pottery dinnerware?
i m thinking to buy pottery dinnerware for everyday use? what should i do?

Back in either 2005 or 2006, i saw a quilt in pottery barn store and magazine. Help me?!!?
I didn't buy it then, because it didnt match anything I had, but i have thought about looking to buy it, because i really liked it. i cannot remember the name, and have since lost the magazine. does anyone have the old magazines? or maybe have te quilt, or remember the name of it? it's an oceanic themed quilt, and the patches on it have a layered fabric effect. there are greens, blues, reds, and they are earthy tones. i dont think it is the " aloha" i saw a bunch of those on ebay , but it had a definite ocean y feel to it. please help me Thank you just to narrow it down answers with the link are soo useful its not the hibiscus, huntington, or punchy quilts, i remember it didnt have any pink in it

Where can I buy a pottery barn "Crinkle Puff" Quilt?
An actual store not the internet.

Is my Hornsea Heirloom pottery microwave safe?
I just picked up some vintage Hornsea pottery and want to know if its microwave safe Its from the Heirloom collection, which was manufactured in the 60 70s.I don't own a dishwasher, I want to know about the MICROWAVE. Thanks.

Madaline play vanity from pottery barn kids size?
I want to get this for my daughter for christmas because the price is very good on it right now pottery barn is quite expensive I dont know if it would be to small though. She is 15 years old and is 5ft 4in.

Question about earthenware, pottery (plates)?
I just bought some plates constructed of high fired earthenware. They are hand painted and hand finished. Anyway, I noticed that the bottom of the plates underneath them , they are kind of... more or less bunchy here and there. The surface isn't completely smooth. It's not something major and on some plates you hardly notice it but I was just wondering if this is normal or if it's a sign of bad quality?And I'm sorry if the question is hard to understand. I'm not a native english speaker.

What flooring would be best to install in a room that I am going to use for a pottery studio.?
i am moving into a house where i will be converting a bedroom into a pottery studio. i primarily hand build. the room has carpet and i am going to remove it and put down a more appropriate floor. I am wondering what material would be best for wear and tear, slippery wet clay situations, and keeping clean. low cost is always a plus, too.there is plywood subfloor under the carpet and the room is on the second story

Where can i buy cheap mexican pottery?
like websites besides ebay?lol thanks matt... Well i plan on going to mexico next year with my husband and his fam....but i kindda wanted to get my kitchen done before then

Can Pottery cook on stove top?
Stoneware pottery is what I'm talking about.I know it's safe for microwave, and oven, but I was wondering if it is alright with stove top. Either electric stoves or regular burners. Thanks.

I have a Pottery Barn Dining table dented with superficial scratches none are down to the wood, how can I fix?
the scratches occurred over the last year none of them are down to the wood where the finish is removed but they are visible and aesthetically do not look nice,, the finish is pretty dark, a mahogany.. the manufacturer says this of the wood Tabletop and leaf are crafted from mahogany, veneers and MDF. MDF is an engineered wood that lends exceptional strength and ensures the table s structural integrity over time. here is a link to see the table potterybarn.com products montego pedestal dining table ?pkey x 4 1 10 montego %20pedestal 0& cm src SCHcan this be refinished? Im afraid that If I sand it I wont be able to replicate the dark stain and that I might ruin the table altogether... HELP

Pottery Barn is sold out -- does anyone know where I can find glass hurricanes that go with the light below?
Here's a URL to the chandelier I want potterybarn.com products easton chandelier but as you can see the glass hurricanes are NOT AVAILABLE.