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Howard Sawhill replied to the discussion Wood Fired Kiln in the forum Kilns & Firing 2 years ago
The Kiln Book by Frederick L. Olsen (ISBN 0-801907071-7) is a good place to start for anyone wanting to build a pottery kiln. There are chapters on principles of design, materials and methods of construction, cross-/down-/up- draft kilns, fuels etc. I’m in the process of designing a small gas fired kiln and this book addresses most of…
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Raylene Gardner replied to the discussion Wood Fired Kiln in the forum Kilns & Firing 3 years ago
I found the book, didn’t buy it yet but is on my wish list. The information about the Kiln Book is interesting. I definitely plan on getting a copy soon!
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Aimeé L Nash posted an update in the group
Kilns & Firing 3 years agoHi everybody. I am new to this group & looking to purchase my very first Kiln for home use.
I have narrowed it down to the Skutt KMT 1022.
My question is, if anyone would be so kind to oblige, is I am trying to decide which of the 2 options I should purchase.
This model is available in 2 configurations, one is standard (I believe 2 or 2.5…
skutt.com
KMT-1022 - Kilns | Ceramic Pottery Kiln, Glass Kiln, Pottery Wheels | Skutt
It Just Fits Fits most small studios. Easy to load for those who are vertically challenged. Has all the bells and whistles of the larger kilns in a more compact size
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Chad Adelhardt replied to the discussion Kiln Workshops in the forum Kilns & Firing 3 years ago
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Raylene Gardner started the discussion Kiln Workshops in the forum Kilns & Firing 3 years ago
Is it possible to have a kiln workshop(s) here? Would love that! Anyone else have input ?
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Raylene Gardner started the discussion Wood Fired Kiln in the forum Kilns & Firing 3 years ago
Where is there good resources to learn how to build a small wood firing kiln?
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Charna Schwartz posted an update in the group
Kilns & Firing 3 years agoI have a lot of soft bricks and hard bricks.I would like to build a simple raku kiln. Does anyone have some good ideas and experience?
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kirsty posted an update in the group
Kilns & Firing 3 years agoDunting question. Are there many reasons for dunting cracking?
Recently I made several repairs on my electric kiln (older Cress, with kiln sitter) including changing out all of the elements and replacing a relay. The first firing (cone 04, bisque) completed beautifully. The next firing (cone 5, glaze) cut off before completing the…
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Eugenia Barth posted an update in the group
Kilns & Firing 3 years agoHi, Im a biginner potter. I got a gas kiln, and I did two bisque fires pretty good but my first glaze fire was not got at all. The kiln didn’t reach past 2000 F, the cones didn’t even move at all. it is safe to do another glaze fire with the same pieces?
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