Clay Art Center

[TheNitrateFellow]

Hello,

I plan to buy 10 lbs of KNO₃ at clayartcenter.net, but I would like to have a feedback of your experiences before.

 

-Is this site trustworthy?

-Do they package their products well?

-How is the customer service?

-How is the delivery time?

 

Also, the site tells me that the shipping charge will be $15.27 but:

 

1. It seems to low to be true

2. I didn't tell them where I live! I am in Canada, so should I expect a sudden rise in the shipping charge when I submit the order?

Edited May 13, 2009 by TheNitrateFellow

[jacob]

http://www.apcforum.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=7

 

That info might be outdated but meh.

[swervedriver]

Cheaper prices on KNO3, and fast-

 

www.seattlepotterysupply.com

[qwezxc12]

-Is this site trustworthy?.......................Yes

-Do they package their products well?....Yes

-How is the customer service?...............Excellent

-How is the delivery time?....................Reasonably prompt

 

In the past, I've ordered 50lbs of KNO₃, carbonates for coloring, sulfates for strobes, CuO, and (great price) sodium silicate for fireproofing stingers and farfalles. Note to others...their "zinc" is actually zinc oxide.

 

They're a good supplier - larger qtys help with the shipping.

[Mumbles]

I will have to argue with the packaging quality. I've never had a broken package or anything like that. However, I don't know how durable a plastic bag twist-tied shut inside of a paper bag, which is stapled shut is. This might be fine for some harmless chemicals, but it was a little disconcerting when my red lead came this way. Especially after they stapled through the plastic bag.

[TheNitrateFellow]

Cheaper prices on KNO3, and fast-

 

www.seattlepotterysupply.com

 

Yeah I might just order from them, because they told me the true shipping charges (I sent them an email). Since I didn't tell Clayartcenter about my location, I suspect that the price will skyrocket when I checkout.

Edited May 14, 2009 by TheNitrateFellow

[_DB_]

I've ordered 10lbs of KNO3 from them (clayartcenter.com) in the past. Shipping is indeed high, but to me it was worth it. I'd recommend them.

 

Although like Mumbles said, the packing is a joke.

Edited May 14, 2009 by _DB_

[asilentbob]

Cheaper prices on KNO3, and fast-

 

www.seattlepotterysupply.com

 

Yup. They have good stuff.

[Swede]

I've placed a couple of orders with Seattle Pottery - they are good people. But unlike the dozens of other online ceramics suppliers, they carry KNO3. How odd is that? What possible use is potassium nitrate in pottery? Maybe I'm missing something, but hell, if they sell it, I'm happy. No complaints!