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Years ago, I put a glossy, transparent, gray/off-white glaze into a wood kiln and it came out matte, opaque, and … Read More
Electric kiln firing is probably the most common firing method, but that doesn’t mean that it has to yield the most common results. Creative potters and ceramic artists are doing amazing and beautiful things with electric kilns and here you’ll read articles and see the incredible work that proves it.
Plus, if you haven’t already, be sure to download your free copy of the Electric Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration, Instruction and Glaze Recipes for Electric Ceramic Kilns, a collection of articles detailing how creative potters and ceramic artists are using electric kilns to create exquisite ceramic art.
Even if you plan to do primarily atmospheric firing in a fuel-burning kiln, you’ll probably want to bisque fire in an electric kiln. So you may have perused Craig’s list for electric kilns for sale. A kiln is a big purchase so it is a good idea to know what type of kiln you need for the work you make. That’s where we come in! We have an article specifically geared toward those who are looking to buy a kiln.
You’ll also need information on how to fire an electric kiln. We can help you out with posts on the principles of electric kiln firing and how to get the best results with electric kilns. And before you fire, you’ll need to make sure you have the proper kiln ventilation system, and we’ve got you covered there too!
Not only can electric kiln firing produce great results, but electric kilns also offer control and dependability. And electric kilns keep becoming more versatile, economical, and easy to use with advances in electric kiln controllers, energy efficiency, materials, and safety. So jump into the archives today and improve your electric kiln firing results and take advantage of the incredible potential offered by electric kiln firing.
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Years ago, I put a glossy, transparent, gray/off-white glaze into a wood kiln and it came out matte, opaque, and … Read More
Firing your clay pieces is as much a part of the process as the making. Learn which factors determine the … Read More
Learn more from the cones you load into each firing than how hot your kiln got. Bloated, leaning, and deformed … Read More
Learn how one studio owner devised a simple, visual way to calculate firing costs for individual pieces made by studio … Read More
Many clay and glaze faults in ceramic wares are caused by incomplete burnout (oxidation) of carbon and sulfur during the … Read More
Quick tip for your studio and firing in your kiln. … Read More
Over the last 26 years, I’ve successfully bisque fired plates and platters of many sizes and weights on their rims. … Read More
Traditionally, shino-glazed works are fired in reduction kilns—as a reducing atmosphere must be created for iron to be drawn into … Read More
Kilns are vented primarily to protect the health of people around the kiln. An additional benefit is that a vented … Read More
The fundamentals of bisque firing include whether to fire to a soft or hard bisque, the stages of firing and … Read More