What Temperature Can You Open a Kiln? – A Hot Topic
Most of us have been there, your kiln is coming to the end of the cool down, and you are itching to open it up. …
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How Long Does It Take for a Kiln to Cool Down? – The Long Wait
Once you’ve made your pottery and fired it you may be desperate to see how it has turned out. You probably want to know how …
When do you Close the Peepholes on a Kiln? Essential Facts
Kilns come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. If you have a new kiln, you might be wondering how to use the peepholes. Or …
Can You Use a Kiln on a Wooden Floor – Is it a Good Idea?
Lots of properties, sheds, studios, and homes, have wooden floorboards. If you’re installing your new kiln, you may be wondering, if you can use a …
Can you Keep a Kiln Outside? – 4 Key Factors to Consider
When I was starting to build my pottery workshop, I encountered the thorny issue of where to keep my kiln. I don’t have a lot …
What Size Kiln Do I Need? –Take Out the Guess Work
Buying a kiln is exciting, but perhaps you are wondering what size kiln do I need? You will probably get conflicting advice from different people …
Can I Use a Pottery Kiln at Home? – Where to Put Your Kiln
Transporting your greenware all over town to get it fired can be stressful. Perhaps you are wondering if you should buy a kiln. Having a …
How to Make a Raku Kiln – An Easy Step by Step Guide
This article is a step-by-step guide on how to make a raku kiln. I had made raku pottery in workshops and under the guidance of …
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 …
Does Underglaze Stick to the Kiln Shelf? Avoid Melting Problems
If you have made your first piece of pottery you may be wondering enthusiastically about how to finish it. You may have heard that glazes …
7 Pottery Firing Methods Commonly Used – With Images
The beauty of firing clay is that each method is very different from the next. Firing methods range from high-tech digitally controlled and monitored kilns. …
10 Easy Ways to Find a Pottery Firing Service Near Me
Kilns are expensive and take up space. If you are new to pottery, you may not want to invest in a kiln yet. And you …