Kiln shelf spacing looks like a small detail until you start getting uneven firing, crowded shelves, tall pieces that will not fit, or pottery sitting too close to the elements. The basic idea is simple: kiln shelves are separated by refractory posts, and the height of those posts determines how much vertical space each firing […]
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Loading a pottery kiln looks simple until you lose a piece because something was packed too tightly, placed too close to the wall, or stacked without enough room for heat to move. The good news is that proper kiln loading does not require complicated equipment or years of experience. Instead, a few consistent habits can […]