Tools & Equipment

  • How to Attach a Burner Torch to a Propane Tank for Raku

    How to Attach a Burner Torch to a Propane Tank for Raku

    There is quite a bit of information online about how to make raku pottery.  However, I recently built my first raku kiln.  And in the process of planning my first raku firing, I realized that there were practical things I didn’t know.  For example, I’d never used a propane torch before.  So, I found myself…

  • Can You Leave a Kiln Unattended – Is it a Good Idea?

    Can You Leave a Kiln Unattended – Is it a Good Idea?

    To state the obvious, firing pottery takes a long time.  A bisque fire can take anything from three to eight hours, and a glaze fire takes about 8 hours.  In addition to this, it can take another 12 hours for your kiln to cool down.  So, it can take the best part of 24 hours…