Terracotta Pot

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    Hey all

    I want to find out something, i got myself a Terra Pot for my Rams, and i see the inside has a coating, is this safe, and can i do any tests on it to see that its safe?/

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    could be safe - but I only use unglazed pots - never know what is 1) in the glazing 2) why add a barrier water barrier

    are you going to drill / cut the pot in anyway ?
     
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    i onlly saw the glaze when i got home and dropped it into a bucket of water.

    I dont know, should i chop it or drill it?
     
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    @Ves, leave the pot in a bucket of water for a while. Then drill the required holes, as the pot is now wet and soft and does not make a lot of dust.
    I can't tell about the glazing though...
     
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    Some glazes have lead in them. I don't think the clear gloss earthenware glaze does, but if you can wait till Thursday I can ask my pottery teacher if it would be likely. It is safer to go for unglazed, though.
     
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    Thanks all

    Ferdie. i cant see any pics on that thread? maybe i can search for it
     
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