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How do I get a mirror finish on my work?

If I want a mirror finish, I sand the piece in the greenware stage up to very fine sandpaper. For a final touch, I use a handy-wipe or damp paper towel and do a final smoothing over the surface. You will still need to do sanding and polishing after firing to get a true mirror finish, but this will make it much easier.

Thanks to Judi Weers for this tip.

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Article ID: 10070 Article Created: 08-28-2008 21:13 PM

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