Beginner Kiln Questions
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✅ 00:00 21 Beginner Kiln Questions
✅ 01:02 #1. Do I need an electrician to install my kiln outlet?
✅ 01:33 #2. Do kilns use a lot of electricity?
✅ 01:58 #3.Should I get a used or new kiln?
✅ 02:44 #4. Can I use my kiln right away?
✅ 03:35 #5. Do I need a vent for my Kiln?
✅ 04:36 #6. If I have no vent should I be concerned about fumes in my kiln area?
✅ 05:17 #7. Do I need a stand?
✅ 05:42 #8. Should I keep the peeps in all the holes or not?
✅ 06:39 #9. If I keep the top peep open What about thermal shock?
✅ 06:56 #10. When the kiln says complete are the elements still on?
✅ 07:30 #11. Can I lift the lid while the kiln is still hot?
✅ 08:10 #12. How long does a firing take from Beginning to End?
✅ 08:48 #13. Is 3-inch brick better than 2 and a half?
✅ 09:30 #14. Should I get a controller?
✅ 10:07 #15. Do I need to use Witness cones all the time?
✅ 10:56 #16. Should I slow, medium, or high fire my pottery?
✅ 11:18 #17. Do I have to use Kiln wash?
✅ 12:28 #18. Should I be concerned about cracks on the bottom of my new or used Kiln?
✅ 13:09 #19. Should I put a hold on when I glaze fire?
✅ 13:31 #20. Does the glaze have to be totally before placing it in the kiln?
✅ 13:48 #21. How often should I vacuum out my kiln?
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Oh my goodness, this video has answered numerous questions that I had on kiln purchasing/operation/safety.
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Seasoned potter here, still love your videos and pick up a few tips and reminders. your voice is very calming.
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I just ordered my first kiln - 818-3. Very excited & nervous. Thanks for this video - and all of your videos - this is a brand new adventure for me - 60 years old and a little bit freaking out - so out of my element here but soooo excited.
Hi Kelly. So exciting. Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. I remember how nervous I was when I got my first kiln. I didn't touch it for months because no one told me about Kilns. In class, we could not go near them. Enjoy your new KIln. I love my 818 😊
Hey 👋 how do you like your kiln now that you’ve had it for a while? I’m looking at getting one too
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Hi Ally. That is great!! Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. The things we can do with clay and glaze are endless. 😊
Loved the tip about the cone 10 clay with heavy grog for the cookies. They will survive much longer. Since I hate making them and hate throwing them away, I shall definitely use a groggy clay in the future. Thanks!
Loved that you left the blooper in. Funny.
Thank you so much Ann. My friend and I get the cheapest cone 10 with the heaviest grog and the cookies last a long time. So happy to help. 💖
I just bought a used kiln and I'm eager to do my first firing but also nervous! Very informative video, thank you.
You're welcome Chase. 😀So glad it helped. Enjoy your New - used kiln. 💖
Marie, you have kept me from just giving up on my wheel throwing I was ready to sell until I watched your video. I went today and bought the amaco clay #76 you recommended. It made all the difference in the world an the video showing how to center was great! Thank you so much
That is most Wonderful to hear. Thank you for taking the time to write me. I struggled so much with centering until one of my teachers showed me that way. I am so glad it help you you also. 😊
Thank you so much for this wonderful video! Selling pottery has become a main part of my business, and I have reached a point where I should probably get my own kiln instead of paying for it to get fired at a shop but I have been soooo anxious about learning about kilns. Your video makes it seem very achievable and I found your vibe so calm and relaxing and enjoyable to listen to. Thank you! 🥰❤️
That is great, Flynn. I remembered how nervous I was with my first KIln, and no one helped me out. After using my kiln the first time and talking to the techs at Skutt, I was no longer stressed about firing a kiln. I felt beginner kiln users would like to know this stuff. So I put together this video to answer all the questions I received from my viewers to put them at ease. So glad to help. Enjoy your new Kiln. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Oh my gosh!!! Thank you so much. What an exemplary teacher you are. I am considering adopting an entire ceramic studio and all supplies. My knowledge is limited. I’m a little “scared”. Your voice and demeanor calms me.
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You are most welcome! Here is a video on all you need to get started at home th-cam.com/video/QAdchhoJ-QE/w-d-xo.html and a post to go with it potterycrafters.com/making-pottery-at-home/ This is a more advanced studio set up. th-cam.com/video/qvsoGw7q7mM/w-d-xo.html Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery 😊
Love this video answered all my kiln questions as I am an older 3rd Art Teacher Student. I did burn up a table the kiln was on during test fire, I now have it on the blocks as suggested, thank you so much!
That's great! So glad I can help.
What a great and thorough video. I am looking at buying this exact kiln. Thanks for taking the time out to share your knowledge!
That's great. Here is link for you to check it out if you like geni.us/GCrzBDK The 3 inch brick is more energy efficient 👍
Thank you Marie. Very much appreciated. I love all of your videos.
You are so welcome Happy Potter. 😀 As I said before and it is worth repeating, I LOVE your name😍
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Another great tutorial. Thanks so much Marie for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thank you Stu. Glad to help. 😊
Thank you! I’m getting a new kiln in a couple of weeks. Your information is very valuable.
Congratulations Peggy!!! How exciting. Glad it was helpful. When you're dealing with high temperatures these questions are valuable to new kiln owners. Enjoy your new Kiln. 😊
You are so calm talking and sweet, thank you so much for the tips
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Thank you for your explanations. So informative and clear!
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We have a brand new kiln and no experience. Neither the manual, videos or other videos we looked for have told us what the very first firing should be. 04, THANK YOU! I didn’t know if we should take it to it’s peak temperature, do it fast or slow or anything!!
Great question Linda😊 No you don't have to, just take it cone 04 test firing with a witness cone to make sure it fired to temperature on medium speed. This ensures your kiln is operating properly, burns off element oils, and develops an oxide coating that prolongs the life of your elements. Remember first fire is only kiln shelves and posts. After that, you can fire to your desired cone temperature. No need to fire to cone 10 if you don't need to. Glad to help. 😍
Thank you, I would like to buy a kiln at some stage and your videos are helping me understand the process.
Glad to help. 😊I remember searching for the answers to simple questions I had before I bought my kiln. They were hard to find. We are all new at some time and we want to know basic things before we invest in a kiln. 😀
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I'm just starting my long desired hobby of pottery but did not have the time due to school & work. Still, I recently became motivated to change all that and do what makes me happy and I am glad to have subscribed, I will be keeping all these pointers in mind ! Thank you
That's great Alexis. Thank you for subscribing. Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery 😍
I know this is an old video, but I wanted to say that how your videos are informative and inspiring. I just started my journey to start my own business for a passion I had since I was a child
That is most wonderful to hear. Enjoy the journey 😍
This is such an informative video Marie. Thank you so much.
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Thank you, that was helpful for general information. Now i need to find a manual or videos more specific to this kiln.
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Hi, this was great to watch. It answered a lot of questions that I had about my kiln. Thank you 🙂
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This is a great starter kiln and more energy efficient. Here is link for you to check it out 😊 geni.us/GCrzBDK
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Marie...Love all your videos. I have learned so much . The videos on loading your kiln was so helpful. ...Do you think you would be doing a video on the first firing after you get a brand new kiln. I think that type of video would be very helpful. Thanks
Thank you very much for the suggestion Pat. 😊
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Watching this video was really insightful . If I am able to get my own someday I know that I will refer back to this video for sure 💜
That is great 💖Hope you can have your own Kiln some day. Thank you.
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great i watched before going in to purchase. will go throu other videos thanks a million
Glad it was helpful! Many potters new to using kilns have a lot of good questions. After all, they do heat up to over 2000 degrees. Some basic knowledge goes a long way. Enjoy your new kiln 😍 This post may be helpful also. Here is the link potterycrafters.com/buying-a-pottery-kiln/
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I like how you left you foible in. My mom would have said, "You got you tongue wrapped around your eye teeth, so you couldn't see what you were saying." Never could figure out if she was funny or just nuts. Either way she went with it so, we did too. Love your information and company while I work. My shop is too small and full for more than 1 actual person. My next shop is going to be a lot bigger. . . .with a bathroom! And a coffee pot. . . . . And a liquor cabinet with Bailey's in it. ~sigh~Someday~
That's funny. Thank you 😊 That sounds nice. Yes a bathroom would nice. it's still nice to have a shop. I would like my studio space to a little bigger also.
Thanks a lot for sharing,...I want to get my girlfriend all the equipment needed for potterying and experimenting. Super good vid, very helpful!!!!
That is Awesome Jose'. 😍 So glad I could help. Thank you so much for sharing. Very happy for her. 😊
If you need help with choosing supplies you can go to my website potterycrafters.com and potterycrafters.com/recommended-tools/ also potterycrafters.com/buying-a-pottery-kiln/ if you are looking for a kiln or potterycrafters.com/pottery-wheels-reviewed/ Pottery wheels 😍
Very good information! I purchased a 30 year old kiln and the fire brick floor had some areas of glaze drip. I am wondering if I should sand lightly and use kiln wash to protect from further damage. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Thank you Sue 😊 Great question. No, you can not put kiln wash on the bricks. and yes you can remove the glaze on the bottom. The brick is soft so be careful 😊
Definitely getting a Kiln now knowing that it will increase the Sex. Thanks!
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Love your vidoes so much. They have been so helpful! Do I need to candle a glaze fire? Like crack the lid for an hour to let all the fumes out?
Thank you. No, you would not need to candle. Only if your greenware is not bone dry. You would initially crack the lid until the kiln hits 1000F because most of the fumes burn out between 500F and 1000F. Plus, the kiln can't keep up the temperature after that, so the lid should be closed. For more information. Here is an article that will help.
potterycrafters.com/is-it-recommended-that-a-pottery-kiln-be-vented/ 😊
Oops, jiji love the blooper!
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Your welcome Tom!
Thank you so much for this video!! I feel like I have such a knowledge gap when it comes to kilns 😅❤
You're so welcome! In school they would not let us near the kilns. They didn't even give us a kiln 101 course. I was afraid of them for a while. I'm glad it helped. 💖
@@PotteryCrafters same here, college (I was in the art department but not a ceramic major), the studio I know go to, and the pottery supply store all have the employees work the kilns. Which totally makes since, I just need to learn more if I eventually what to get my own kiln ❤️
you have a very soothing aura ma'am
Thank you very much💖
Thank you very much for your rapid response and I’m taking advantage of your kindness asking you which kiln do you recommend for 110 or 115 current so I don’t have to install a 220 volts current outlet and again thank you for your attention
You're welcome 😊I would go with the Skutt KM-614, keep in mind it only fires to cone 6 and it is 11 inches across and 13 inches deep.
"And increase the sex-- 🤭"
You are too cute! Thank you for putting so much helpful info in your videos. They're helping me a lot as I'm just getting started ❤️
You're very welcome. 😊 Welcome to the world of pottery crafting. It is a great art form😊
I will translate the full text and then I will understand what you say correctly. This information will be very useful to me when mein killn arrives. Many thanks dear marieı
That is wonderful 😍 Let me know when your Kiln arrives and how you like it 😃
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Great and informative video! I'm actually in the process of picking out a new kiln and I can't decide between the KMT-818 and the KMT-822. My concern for my area is that even though I have the space in my garage for this sized kiln, my garage tends to get hot and doesn't have much air flow. I do have a fan above to circulate the air but I worry living in Florida with the heat and the humidity, my kiln might shut off if it gets too hot. What would you recommend? Thanks!
Thank you Sandra😍 They are both good choices. I have the 818 with the 3inch brick. The 818 is 2.3 cubic feet and the 822 is 2.9. Those are both with the 3-inch brick. Because of the heat issue, I would strongly recommend the 3-inch brick, because the kiln will shout down if your control box goes over 160 degrees. I'm in the desert and never had it shout down. The 3-inch brick gives you more insulation in between, plus does not let out as much heat. you can check out the loading video th-cam.com/video/LsZM6bUmKOc/w-d-xo.html to see if it is the right size for you. Plus check out potterycrafters.com/buying-a-pottery-kiln/ The 818 is in there. If you need a bit more room I would go with the 822. The apps are 33.4 and watts 8000 The 818 apps are 26.7 watts 6400 and costs me around $3 for bisque and $5 for cone 5 fire. Hope this helps. Happy glazing 😊
Well done Thank you
Thank you too!😊
Thanks so much for this, very informative... it is a learning experience for sure and I'm glad to get all the tips I can. My kiln is running a cone higher (as per the witness cones) which caused running with my first glaze fire. Is that normal with a new kiln? I'm planning on making shelf cookies so I don't have to grind them off -- that wasn't much fun...
You are welcome Dodie 😊 Yes even new kilns may need adjustments. Here is my kiln cookie video if you haven't seen it th-cam.com/video/FNzQiAsUQsc/w-d-xo.html hope this helps.😊
Hi Marie, thank you for sharing your experience with us! I'm saving for my own studio, but I'm unsure about the loading size I would need for my kiln. When asking an experienced potter in my class, she said 25 liters was enough for my hobby/small sales to friends etc. I found a small 30 liter kiln online that might be good, but with your video, I realize you need the extra free space on the bottom, thermo coupler and top. Than it really becomes a small area... The Skutt818 looks great, and I love it just because it has my birthday on it ☺️. Do you think the size (65 liters) would be too much for a hobby potter? (My dream is to eventually sell on Etsy, but it would still be a part time hobby). Thank you!
You're welcome Lydia. 😍 I think your right. The 25 litters is too small. For what you want to do the 818 size kiln would be a good fit for you. Glad I could help. Keep making that beautiful pottery😊
Your videos are very helpful thank you. I just started making my own pottery. I just bought a brand new kiln and I have a question. I did 2 firings after the 2 firings the outside of the kiln lid started to have cracks I was wondering if that is normal?
Good question. Yes, cracks are normal because of how the brick expands and contracts. Keep an eye on it. If the cracks become bigger call the manufacturer. A little is normal A lot is not. 😊
Should I do a test firing without any pottery in it for the first time I use my used (but new to me) kiln?
Thank you, Maire, for your wonderful videos!
very good question Stacey. Yes with a pyrometric or (witness) cone that you will be bisque firing to so you know if your kiln is accurate. thank you I'm glad they are helpful. 😍
You said that the kiln must sit on a stand to prevent the floor overheating, but where can we buy tgese stands and what material are they made of that will be strong enough and non flamable metal or concrete? Are the stands dold with a new kiln? thanks. Your videos are excellent 👏 very informative and easy to follow
Thank you so much. Here is link to just one of many stands. geni.us/jZXJN I have one that rolls out so I can tuck it away when I'm not using it. 😊
really interesting thank you
You're very welcome Captain😊
Jen Ken Kilns in Lakeland Florida has amazing large kilns starting at around $2400
Thanks. Jen Kilns are good also. 😊👍
Hi Marie. I find your videos very helpful and enjoyable. I just installed a small kiln in my home studio and although I've been a potter for a few years I'm new to working a kiln. I've only just done a bisque firing and I'm looking forward to glazing .When it comes to glaze firing I don't understand anything about holding time and why I would need to do that. Can't I just follow the prompts for cone 5 or 6 firing with no hold time at the beginning or at the end? What's the purpose of holding? Have you done a video about that? If it matters I have an L&L E18s with a genesis controller. Thank you for such great videos.
Thank you Carmela 😊 Because many controllers are a little different it's hard to give a proper example. Holding allows your glaze to cure giving you less chance of pinholes. For your controller, this is hold time - Press ENTER. HOLD and 0.00 will flash. Enter a hold time or leave at 0.00. Numbers to the left of the decimal are hours, to the right are minutes. If you don't want to hold slow fire is the next best thing. It's not all about temperature. it's also about time. Rush a glaze fire ruin a glaze fire. it's so exciting to glaze fire for the first time. Happy glazing 😍
Marie I want to say, thank you for the videos, they are really helpful; I am learning so much. I am new at this and i am trying to learn everything that I can before to start doing it. One question: are the pottery Microwave, freezer and Dishwasher safe?
Thank you! Very good questions. These Articles will answer the questions in more detail. Here are the links for you. potterycrafters.com/is-pottery-microwave-safe/ potterycrafters.com/can-pottery-go-in-the-dishwasher/ and this one you will find the question at the end. potterycrafters.com/can-pottery-clay-be-frozen/ Welcome to the wonder world of crating pottery! 👍😊
Hi Marie, great instruction for a new kiln owner. I did a test firing. Cones indicated heatwork didn’t come up to temp, Cone 6. I’m going to run another test and keep the posts away from the pyrometer pegs. I’ll see how that works.
Also, you mentioned making cookies with cone 10 clay with grog for mid range firing. Do you kiln wash the cookies? The shelves?
Thank you so much for sharing.
LJ
Thank you, Linda 😊 I get cone 10 clay with grog because the cookies don't crack as easily and last longer. I was going to try kiln wash on my cookies but haven't yet. You can put kiln wash on shelves. I don't because my cookies work great, and I just don't want to deal with the maintenance of kiln wash. 😊
Hi Marie, Thanks, as always, for such a useful and beneficial video! Because of your channel and website, and my own desires and needs as a potter, I am ordering a kiln just like yours today! Hooray! I am SO grateful for your excellent TH-cam channel and all your wonderful articles on your website! My kiln won't arrive until Nov, (Skutt is delayed due to Covid) but I want to be prepared for when it finally arrives. I have questions for you about witness cones and kiln shelves and posts. First, can you please tell me if you make your own witness cones, or do you prefer to purchase them? If you do purchase them, have you found it easiest to order the "self-supporting" cones, or if not, did you either order (or make) a witness cone holder? Next, if you prefer to order witness cones, do you order the "assortment pack" of 4, 5, and 6 cones, or what have you found is best to order? Also do you have a preferred store or online store to purchase witness cones? Phew. That's all my questions about witness cones. Next; have you found you needed to purchase additional kiln shelves and/or posts (other than what came with your kiln)? And if so, what additional kiln shelves or posts have you found you use "the most" and/or what additional shelves or posts do you recommend? And finally, I'd love to see a "how to load the kiln" video. I know you've said it can be like a jigsaw puzzle loading the kiln. Okie dokie, thanks again! Just like you, I plan to fire at Cone 5 and 6. I'll be brushing on Amaco Potters Choice glaze combinations, (love those colors and layering effects so much ~ especially those blues and greens) Have a great day!
That is so wonderful💖 Thank you very much Mary Jean,😍 I am really Happy for you. 😃You will love this Kiln and the technicians are so helpful. I have cone 5 and cone 04 witness cones that stand alone. I use them once in a while to make sure she is firing at the proper temp. My friend has an older kiln and uses three-cone sizes. she fires at cone 5 and will use a 4, 5, and 6 witness cone. You shouldn't have to do that with the new kiln. One cone will do. I bought my witness cones at the clay arts studio where I took classes. If I run across where you can get them I will let you know. I have not had to get more shelves. I use three on average. And the posts they provide are enough. I usually use the 4 and 5-inch posts. I was thinking of doing a loading video thanks for the suggestion. 😊
That's so awesome congratulations to you!!!
@@vickivanriel3082 Thank you, and thanks so Marie's wonderful videos and website, I purchased the perfect kiln for my needs and desires as a hobby potter. So grateful!
Thx for the info. I have a manual kiln and fired a bisque for 6.5 hours. The 05 bar bent and the kiln sitter shut down. Now many potters have told me that I should spent longer bisque firing ? I had it 2 hours on low , 2 on medium and the rest of the time on high. What do you think?
You're welcome. I fire medium to cone 04 with no problems. You can bisque fire medium or slow. Even a combination of both. But I would not recommend high firing. It's ok for glass firing, but clay does not like it. 😊
love you videos, my kiln controller is confusing the hell out of me. I have to put the minutes in for the rate of change and its doing my head in :(
Thank you Rob. 😍 So true. That's why I got the touch screen controler. What type of kiln do you have?
I want to thank you for these videos. I just bought my first skutt and my greenware is almost dry enough to fire. I have embedded nichrome wire into the back of some tiles that I made. Can the nichrome wire touch the kiln shelf? Or should I make sure it does not? Thank you so much I appreciate you; any other tips about working with the wire would be appreciated. You make everything so clear!
Hi, Thank you very much. The Nichorme wire that I have says it can withstand temperatures up to1200 degrees Celsius to 2192 degrees Fahrenheit. That is right around cone 5 so if you fire below cone 5 should be fine. It shouldn't melt to the shelf. That sounds cool. Hope it turns out.😊
Thank you for the great video. Where can I find the link for your article on choosing a kiln?
Thank you very much. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/choosing-an-electric-kiln-a-step-by-step-buyers-guide/
I have an older skutt kiln it is very large but in great shape has three sections , I was wondering if I could take one section off and run it with just the two sections that are left
That is a great question. I have never tried it but based on how the kiln is built, I would say no because of the control panel and the placement of the thermocouple. Although you could call Skutt and ask, they have a great tech service. 😊
Hi! Thanks for making this video, super informative. I have an additional question. There are several kilns online that have a different maximum temperature. There are some that go to 1100 deg Celcius (2012 deg F) instead of 1260 deg C (2300 deg F). what are your thoughts on having a kiln with a lower max temperature?
Thank you, Joy; good question. At 1100 Celsius, you can only low fire up to Cone 02. While at 1260 Celsius, you can fire up to Cone 9. If you get the high fire kiln, you can fire Low, Mid, and High fire. So, a low fire kiln is fine if you only fire to Cone 06 or 04.
Wonderful video! I've just bought a pretty old duncan teacher kiln and am in the process of hooking it all up (I loved how the first question was about the electrics which is exactly what I'm doing now!) anyway, quick question if you don't mind -
Is it OK to put round shelves in even though the kiln is octagonal? I'm having difficulty sourcing octagonal shelves.
Bonus question -
The only shelf I have is the bottom one which was cracked in half, I've repaired it with fire cement and it fits together well, am I OK to place some pottery on that and fire or should I never fire on that shelf at all? (lastly, underneath thst shelf which was cracked is the very bottom of the kiln which had a matching crack, it seems to be some sort of flakey asbestos type material (I know it's not asbestos though!) is this a concern? It's not made a hole or anything.
Thanks in advance
John
Congratulations John😍 Those are good questions.
Yes, you can use round shelves as long as you have a clearance of about 1 inch around between your selves and the sides.
You can use the bottom shelves, but I would suggest putting extra support posts on each side of the cracks. Also, check out my loading video for placements of your support posts.
The flaky material sounds like Kiln wash. I am 98% sure it is. That's why I don't use it. I use kiln cookies. th-cam.com/video/FNzQiAsUQsc/w-d-xo.html
Happy glazing. Enjoy your Kiln 😍
@@PotteryCrafters great stuff, thanks for the answer. The flakey stuff isn't kiln wash though. I actually just watched your kiln loading video (very good) and the difference between your kiln and mine is that in your kiln the very bottom doesn't come out whereas mine is actually a removable shelf, so when you lift it out you see the foam/insulation, and it's this that's actually cracked. I'm sure though that once the shelf goes back over it, it will be fine as it will be protected. Thanks for your reply.
Glad I could help. WOW, that's an older kiln. 😃 Do you have brick on the bottom? Make sure there is airflow between the bottom of your kiln and your shelf.
also, make sure you vacuum that stuff out before firing 😍
Happy glazing
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Thank you 😊
Hello Marie thank you so much for your video! just a question, would you recommend me to buy same model as your kiln, for stoneware pieces?
Yes, absolutely I love this Kiln. I would Definitely go with the 3 inch brick. Your kiln cools down slower, the outside of your kiln does not get as hot, and is more energy efficient. Here is the link if you want to check it out geni.us/GCrzBDK
Great video! I'm a complete newbie and soaking up all I can before purchasing my first kiln. If you have time to answer a question I'd appreciate it. I'm not going to start off making pottery items but clay tiles - I won't be doing a bisque fire - I'll start with a cone 5 glaze, followed by an 04 for the details - how often would I vacuum out the kiln? At the same rate? Thanks so much!
Thank you Kelly. Welcome to the wonderful world of crafting pottery. In that case, I would vacuum around every 8th fire or so. Keeping the elements clean extends the life of your elements. Plus, you still get dust from the fire brick in your kiln. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Here is the link to my videos. www.youtube.com/@PotteryCrafters/videos I have over 100 for you to choose from. Plus, my potterycrafters.com website will help. Enjoy the journey. 😊
Hi the video was very useful but my kiln just has a number scroll for temperatures so I have a couple of questions how do I know what temperature to put it on and will it be different for each piece of pottery I make and how long will a piece of pottery take to Kim since I can’t seem to find anywhere where it says it is done since it seems a very manual kiln
Good question Will, This chart should help. 😊 It gives the temperature you should fire to according to the cone size on your clay and glazes. www.skutt.com/pdf/op_manual/2009_op_manual/KM_Manual-09_Appendix3.pg44.pdf
Hello, I have an air inlet at the bottom of my nabertherm 45l kiln. On the program preset for bisque and glaze fire it says to close the air inlet for the last 20 minutes. Do you do this and recommend shutting the air inlet at the end of the program ? Thanks
Hi. Yes The Technician at Skutt also recommended this so you don't lose too much heat too fast at the shout down.
Would a Skutt KMT-614 be a good kiln for a beginner? I mostly plan to do simple pieces like glazed mugs, bowls, etc. No porcelain or large pieces.
If you don't plan on firing hotter than cone 5 it should be fine. Measure 11 inches across and 11 inches high and see if it will be enough room for you to fire the pottery you will be making. If so then you can go with a smaller kiln. 😍 you can use a cone 5 porcelain. It's not a true porcelain but still great to craft with 😊
I have the same peep hole plugs and noticed the last few fires that the base of the sphere part and inside the hole of the sphere glow softly while the peep plugs are in the kiln during a fire, is this normal? I just noticed the other day and now I can’t remember if it’s always done this or if there is something wrong with the kiln like over fireing?
That is a very good question Jack . It's smart to be safe when your working with high temperatures. Yes that is normal. 😊👍
Both your TH-cam channel and website are very informative as I explore purchasing a new electric kiln for my cone 10 work. You've already convinced me to purchase a kiln with 3" walls. Do you know which wire gauge is better - I see both 6 and 8 gauge available with the models I am considering. Thanks so much!
Thank you, Janet. Good question 😊 I would definitely go the 8 gauge wire. My electrician put in a higher gauge and said it will run more efficiently and it does. Happy glazing
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you for the prompt response. I will add 8 gauge to my list of criteria.
You are most welcome Janet. Enjoy your new kiln😍
Hi Marie, I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of months now. I just bought a brand new kiln and will fire my pieces tonight. I already did the test fire with the witness cone, and it worked well. After seeing your whole video (thank you, very informative) I still have one more question, what is your opinion on how full should you kiln be in order to fire properly? I know the load needs to be balanced so that the heat flows freely, and evenly inside, but how full should it be? Thank you!
Hi MammaRoub. That is GREAT. Congratulations on your first Kiln. For glaze firing. I'm not sure if you have seen this one but filled like this video is fine. Here is the link for you. th-cam.com/video/LsZM6bUmKOc/w-d-xo.html As long you don't have pieces touching and good airflow. For bisque firing, you can have them touch but don't overstack your bone-dry pottery.
@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much! What is your opinion on firing a kiln with just a few pieces? Let’s say I have jewelry and only small pieces, is it okay if not all the shelves are completely full as long as I make sure there is good air flow?
Oh yes, that is fine. My friend does it all the time.
Where are the links you recommended? We are opening a pottery store and would love to read more of your stuff
Hi Jesse, I do not have a store set up yet. Thank you for asking. On a mobile phone, hit the title under the video. Then hit the SHOW MORE SECTION. and on the computer, hit Show More. You can also check out my website. Here is the link for you
potterycrafters.com/ and this section with over 100 videos for you to choose from. th-cam.com/users/PotteryCraftersvideos 😊
Hi Marie,
Thanks for this great video. I just recently got an 822 and am learning about firing. Do you prop your lid until the kiln reaches a certain temp (1000 Degrees F) then close it for rest of the firing? I’ve read many articles that say you should do this if you don’t have a downdraft vent. I have an overhead vent only. Thank you!
You're welcome. Yes I prop the lid until 1000 and open the top peep throughout the firing 😊 This allows the fumes to escape and not settle back on your pottery or your elements 😍 Enjoy your new KIln
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Thank you so much, nice to know I’m on the right path. Really appreciate your prompt reply! 😁
The time we take to create pottery. we want to make sure we are doing the right thing. So glad I can help.
Hi I had a question! Can I keep the newspaper in when I fire? I used newspaper in the big kilns at my school, but I have a small kiln here at home and I don’t know if I can use it in my small electric kiln? Also loved the video it answered a lot of questions I had!
Thank you. That's a very good question. Yes, you can, but you don't want to use too much newspaper. You may get ashes from the newspaper in the kiln. But that's ok just vacuum out your kiln before you glaze fire so the ashes don't fly around and land on your glaze ware. Happy Glazing😍