Kiln brick repair is often much simpler than replacing an entire kiln wall. Small cracks, chips, holes, and gouges in insulating firebrick can often be patched, while badly damaged bricks may need to be replaced. The important part is knowing the difference before you fire again. A kiln is not supposed to look perfect forever. […]
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Kiln wash is one of the cheapest things you can put in a pottery studio, but it protects one of the more expensive pieces of kiln furniture you own: your kiln shelves. Its main job is simple. If glaze runs off a pot during firing, kiln wash creates a refractory barrier between the glaze and […]
A kiln sitter can still be a useful control system on an older pottery kiln. However, proper kiln sitter adjustment matters if you want the mechanism to shut the kiln off at the correct point in the firing. Recent pottery discussions show that kiln sitters remain common on used kilns. One potter recently asked about […]
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A used pottery kiln can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but only if you know what to inspect. Here is what to check before you buy.
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A kiln thermocouple plays a critical role in accurate firing. Learn what it does, how it wears out, and when replacement makes sense.
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Not sure whether your kiln elements are wearing out? Learn seven warning signs, what causes element failure and when replacement makes more sense than continued troubleshooting.