pottery kilns

  • How Long do Kiln Elements Last? – How Many Firings?

    How Long do Kiln Elements Last? – How Many Firings?

    One of the inevitable costs of owning a kiln is changing the elements now and then.  But how long do kiln elements last?  And how much will it cost each time you need to change them?  These are good questions if you’re trying to work out how much it’s going to cost to maintain your…

  • How Do Kilns Work?  – All about How Pottery Kilns Fire Clay

    How Do Kilns Work? – All about How Pottery Kilns Fire Clay

    There are different types of kiln, and each of them works a bit differently.  However, regardless of design, kilns are simply chambers that are heated up to bake clay at high temperatures.  In this article, I will look at the question, how do kilns work?  I will consider some of the differences between types of…