Thanks Donte, Good info as usual. I have a 22 year old Evenheat kiln that I bought used based on your suggestion for $350. After 15 firings the button panel died (it was very old and I'm sure it was used heavily). I just bought a Genesis 2.0 controller that functions very much like the KM controller you showed us. I can't wait to install it as I've been kilnless for weeks and running out of shelf space! I'm going to replace the elements as well so I'll basically have a new kiln for about $600-$700 more. I would never have gone down this road of buying a used kiln and upgrading it without the knowledge and "I ain't afraid to fail" attitude I received from watching your videos, so Thanks again!
Very appreciative of this video! I’m getting my new KMT-822 hooked up by an electrician soon, and would have definitely been intimidated to do my first firing. You help make everything approachable and I’m so grateful! Thank you!
One thing I would have added is that you can’t just put stuff on the bottom of your kiln. There should be a shelf at the bottom before you start loading. I didn’t know this :x great video ! Thank you so much for taking time to teach us pottery newbs !
Looking forward to that next step. In search of a used kiln. However, if I don't find one in the next six months, I'll spend the extra to get a new one. I'm thankful for all your guidance that will make that first bisque experience successful.
Damn how grateful I am for the videos you have put online. So enriching. I’m basically teaching everything myself after learning how to throw for like 6months at a pottery class. It’s been about 2yrs since I’m making stuff and now I plan on getting a kiln. This video is so informative and well explained. ❤️❤️ I feel I could actually go ahead and start looking for a kiln for myself.
I was taught to be mindful when stacking or nesting things in the kiln, depending on their shapes & expected shrinkage, it’s not unheard of for stuff to fit together before the firing and then be locked together after. Just keep an eye out if you’re using more than one claybody or have pieces with overhangs in one direction or the other. 🥰
Thank you Donte. I truly needed this video. I plan on purchasing a kiln in the next few months. I just had one question. I plan on putting my kiln in the garage. I live in Kentucky. Our weather has a wide range. During the winter when I am cooling off the kiln load is there anything special I should do to make sure I am not cooling it too fast? Do I skip opening the lid for a full day after the fire? During the summer when its very hot do I need any precautions? Those are my only thoughts. Thank you so much for your instructional videos. I look forward to them every week. I work in healthcare and pottery is my stress relief. Your humor goes a long way to help my mental health :). I bet you never knew you were my therapist!
nice! I'm on a stage of planning to buy a kiln :) I still need to make sure electricity will be ok in my house in the forest 😂 but I'm already stressed... I need to make research about kiln safety - kiln in wooden garage next to wooden house in the woods... I can't sleep even thinking about it 😂
i read that you need to prop the lid open first 1000degrees. Is that correct or unnecessary? i just did test firing ( brand new kiln) left lid propped on that latch until 1000 and then closed the lid leaving the top peep hole open. For bisque firing i don’t need to do that ( prop the lid in the beginning for venting) or do i? Great video and lots of good info! Thanks
God bless the people out there that can have the ability to wait to open the kiln tell it is fully cooled. My kiln is Usually opened at the point where I say. "I'll Just take a little peek" followed by "Damn that is hot" Then followed by Donte's "Few moments later......."Going off in my head. Then the actual kiln opening begins.
Can I ask please as to what the time is usually for the kiln to get to 1000 c ? I have a very old Kiln that only has a gauge to tell me as to how hot it gets not ideal but it was a gift I haven’t used it yet as I need to purchase some shelves and posts first and am pretty scared to do my first bisque fire 🙃
Very useful video Donte. As you talked about venting I wanted to ask you a slightly different thing. Is a kiln exhaust/ventilation system and absolute must. I bought a brand new Skutt 822 but it’s not installed yet as I haven’t moved to my new property yet. Is it best for me to buy the Envirovent2 and get this ventilation system installed at the same time or would a well ventilated workspace be sufficient? Thanks.
Very random question…What to do if you have pieces that need to be bisqued but don’t have access to a kiln for a few months even longer then that…?should I avoid making pieces if I know this or is it okay to have a piece air dry and then I could still bisque it even after a year? Should I not allow it to dry and just wrap it? But I assume mold could grow from doing that
There's no set time for hours. It's mostly temperature. The manual says later each the lowest possible temperature before the opening the kiln.... But most of us don't....
Hi i'm a new potter receveid since a week my new first 822 skutt many people said to not start kiln if is not full ( for lost heat ) but if i want to do a fire for my test tile glazing (before glazing my piece ) i have enough for barely one shelf is yhat ok ? Sorry for english.
I had slip sitting around for a few days and noticed it has started to smell bad. Is there a way to salvage it? What should we do with slip to prevent it standing in water when it isn't drying out quickly enough. Is it best to spread it out on a board and let it dry out?
Yes, it kind of seems like you already have the right idea. Firstly recycled clay, and slip, do kind of smell. Especially based on the clay it can smell bad or worse. Tldr that's normal. But if you're looking for a way to actually recycle Clay on a piece of plaster or board here is this video for you that I made some time ago th-cam.com/video/TKcJxqgMkmI/w-d-xo.html
I really like how you teach things in a nice slow progression to ensure that no one gets ahead of themselves.
This was the best kiln video I've watched so far. Thank you!
All my questions answered. Thank you!!
Dude! This video was so helpful, I would love to see a similar video on your glaze firing process.
Thanks Donte, Good info as usual. I have a 22 year old Evenheat kiln that I bought used based on your suggestion for $350. After 15 firings the button panel died (it was very old and I'm sure it was used heavily). I just bought a Genesis 2.0 controller that functions very much like the KM controller you showed us. I can't wait to install it as I've been kilnless for weeks and running out of shelf space! I'm going to replace the elements as well so I'll basically have a new kiln for about $600-$700 more. I would never have gone down this road of buying a used kiln and upgrading it without the knowledge and "I ain't afraid to fail" attitude I received from watching your videos, so Thanks again!
This was a huge help!!! As a beginner, I am very grateful!!
Very appreciative of this video! I’m getting my new KMT-822 hooked up by an electrician soon, and would have definitely been intimidated to do my first firing. You help make everything approachable and I’m so grateful! Thank you!
One thing I would have added is that you can’t just put stuff on the bottom of your kiln. There should be a shelf at the bottom before you start loading. I didn’t know this :x great video ! Thank you so much for taking time to teach us pottery newbs !
Another really great video, thank you! I just had my new skutt connected and your instructions could not have come at a better time!
You’re such an engaging teacher! Thank you for all your content!
Very straight forward and simple to understand. Thank you!
Great thanks for adding in Lindsey’s kiln firing set up. We use that kind at school and this is great information and it’s explained nicely :-)
This is so helpful and simple, thank you so much!
Thank you so so much,this was SUPER helpful ☕️
Looking forward to that next step. In search of a used kiln. However, if I don't find one in the next six months, I'll spend the extra to get a new one. I'm thankful for all your guidance that will make that first bisque experience successful.
Damn how grateful I am for the videos you have put online. So enriching. I’m basically teaching everything myself after learning how to throw for like 6months at a pottery class. It’s been about 2yrs since I’m making stuff and now I plan on getting a kiln. This video is so informative and well explained. ❤️❤️ I feel I could actually go ahead and start looking for a kiln for myself.
Also, is that a skutt 822? The size looks like it will be right for me.
very educational for me. new potter here and wishing one day to have my own kiln. thanks.
Excellent video and very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make and post the video.
Absolutely appreciate your step by step process!
Zelda & chill is the best!
Is that tumble stacking screenshot at about 15:16 from RD Ceramics by chance? the work and stacking looks so familiar!
I was taught to be mindful when stacking or nesting things in the kiln, depending on their shapes & expected shrinkage, it’s not unheard of for stuff to fit together before the firing and then be locked together after. Just keep an eye out if you’re using more than one claybody or have pieces with overhangs in one direction or the other. 🥰
Very nice video thanks! I have one question, do I need a kiln shelf in the bottom of the kiln or can I just start on the bottom of the kiln itself?
Thank you!! Very helpful!
Awesome! Thank you so much!
That was way easier than I thought it would be thank you for this!
Thanks for the video, it was very informative.
Another great video, Donte!
Thank you Donte. I truly needed this video. I plan on purchasing a kiln in the next few months. I just had one question. I plan on putting my kiln in the garage. I live in Kentucky. Our weather has a wide range. During the winter when I am cooling off the kiln load is there anything special I should do to make sure I am not cooling it too fast? Do I skip opening the lid for a full day after the fire? During the summer when its very hot do I need any precautions? Those are my only thoughts. Thank you so much for your instructional videos. I look forward to them every week. I work in healthcare and pottery is my stress relief. Your humor goes a long way to help my mental health :). I bet you never knew you were my therapist!
Cold Beer is good! 🍺🍺
nice! I'm on a stage of planning to buy a kiln :) I still need to make sure electricity will be ok in my house in the forest 😂 but I'm already stressed... I need to make research about kiln safety - kiln in wooden garage next to wooden house in the woods... I can't sleep even thinking about it 😂
i read that you need to prop the lid open first 1000degrees. Is that correct or unnecessary? i just did test firing ( brand new kiln) left lid propped on that latch until 1000 and then closed the lid leaving the top peep hole open. For bisque firing i don’t need to do that ( prop the lid in the beginning for venting) or do i? Great video and lots of good info! Thanks
Gracias 🙏
But Dante I live in a pineapple under the sea how will my pottery ever get bone dry!?
Super helpful! Thanks!
thank you....great video!
Do you vent your kiln for bisque fire? Maybe I missed it as I do fast forward.
God bless the people out there that can have the ability to wait to open the kiln tell it is fully cooled. My kiln is Usually opened at the point where I say. "I'll Just take a little peek" followed by "Damn that is hot" Then followed by Donte's "Few moments later......."Going off in my head. Then the actual kiln opening begins.
How far apart do pieces have to be for a glaze fire to take into account the enlarging before the eventual shrinking? Thanks.
Can I ask please as to what the time is usually for the kiln to get to 1000 c ? I have a very old Kiln that only has a gauge to tell me as to how hot it gets not ideal but it was a gift I haven’t used it yet as I need to purchase some shelves and posts first and am pretty scared to do my first bisque fire 🙃
I learned a thing. For half shelves I was using six stilts per layer thanks
Yes, that was so helpful! One stilt holds two shelves in the middle. Nice!
why wouldn’t you use 6? i did for test firing.. is that
bad for the shelves?
When you say 250 degrees before you open and start to vent... is that C or F?
Thank you Donte
Very useful video Donte. As you talked about venting I wanted to ask you a slightly different thing. Is a kiln exhaust/ventilation system and absolute must. I bought a brand new Skutt 822 but it’s not installed yet as I haven’t moved to my new property yet. Is it best for me to buy the Envirovent2 and get this ventilation system installed at the same time or would a well ventilated workspace be sufficient? Thanks.
Thank you! :)
again, THANK YOU!
Very random question…What to do if you have pieces that need to be bisqued but don’t have access to a kiln for a few months even longer then that…?should I avoid making pieces if I know this or is it okay to have a piece air dry and then I could still bisque it even after a year? Should I not allow it to dry and just wrap it? But I assume mold could grow from doing that
I hope you found your answer by now but your pots can sit around for literally years and it will be totally fine!
How do you know how long to fire for? total beginner here.. love your vids!!!
Wow! Thanks so much for the tutorial. Very well explained. How many hours do I need to wait to start opening the door?
There's no set time for hours. It's mostly temperature. The manual says later each the lowest possible temperature before the opening the kiln.... But most of us don't....
This video was so awesome. Could you show us how you made the oval vase 💜😲
Oh, that’s coming.
@@knowingthenetherlands662 I believe it😄
Hi i'm a new potter receveid since a week my new first 822 skutt many people said to not start kiln if is not full ( for lost heat ) but if i want to do a fire for my test tile glazing (before glazing my piece ) i have enough for barely one shelf is yhat ok ? Sorry for english.
I had slip sitting around for a few days and noticed it has started to smell bad. Is there a way to salvage it? What should we do with slip to prevent it standing in water when it isn't drying out quickly enough. Is it best to spread it out on a board and let it dry out?
Yes, it kind of seems like you already have the right idea. Firstly recycled clay, and slip, do kind of smell. Especially based on the clay it can smell bad or worse. Tldr that's normal.
But if you're looking for a way to actually recycle Clay on a piece of plaster or board here is this video for you that I made some time ago
th-cam.com/video/TKcJxqgMkmI/w-d-xo.html
Big pps all around.
This is irrelevant but i like your haircut dude!
Best comment award
Peepee poopoo
Well done, thanks lots 🤗