DIY Downdraft Kiln: How to Convert an Electric Kiln to Gas
Boris Robinson’s introduction to making pottery was at a well-equipped museum studio with two large gas downdraft kilns. When the … Read More
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The flow of exhaust gases out of a fuel kiln, affecting intake of flames and secondary air. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Downdraft Kiln Conversion
A combination of lost access to gas kilns due to a studio closure and limited funds led Boris Robinson to … Read More
Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
In the Studio: Grant Writing Tips
As artists and arts organizations, some projects and work we create can be done with our own funding, and others … Read More
An Introduction to Fuel-Burning Kilns
Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More
A Guide to the Ceramic Kiln and Various Firing Methods
One of the things all ceramic artists have in common is that we all need to fire our work in … Read More
Making Simple Molds for Slabware
My son is finishing up fifth grade this year (how could that possibly be?!), so the rapid pace at which … Read More
Rapid Bisque Firing
The most challenging firing that ceramic artists undertake is the bisque firing. It is also, more often than not, the … Read More
Finding the Right Kiln Ventilation System to Keep Your Studio Safe
Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More
Techno File: Rapid Bisque Firing
Most beginning potters pay little attention to bisque firings until they experience an explosion. More often than not, glaze blemishes … Read More
