Red Hot Reds: All You Need to Know to Make Beautiful Red Glazes
In today’s post, David Gamble discusses a red hot topic for many a ceramic artist: how to achieve reliable red … Read More
Tag: thermocouple
Temperature probe that produces minute variable electrical current dependent on degree of heat exposure—used in pyrometers and Baso valves. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Ten Basics of Firing Clay in Electric Kilns
Firing clay is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay … Read More
10 Tips for Firing Clay in an Electric Kiln
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
Cone 6 Pottery Glazes and Firing Tips for Creating Exciting Surfaces in Electric Kilns
There has been a fairly prevalent belief in the ceramics world that cone 6 electric ceramic glazes are boring. But these … Read More
How to Make Stilts with an Old Thermocouple
Clay artists are great at repurposing objects into helpful studio tools. Not only does this ingenuity help save money, but … Read More
How to Replace Electric Kiln Elements
A few years back, I purchased my first brand spanking new electric kiln. I have had a nearly permanent grin … Read More
Tips and Tools: Thermocouple Stilts
With a bit of time and a dependable clay body, you can upcycle spent thermocouples into high-temperature stilts. … Read More
