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 […]
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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 […]
Kiln posts look simple, but choosing the wrong ones can create problems with shelf height, stability, and usable kiln space. If you are replacing broken posts, adding another shelf, or building a kiln furniture setup from scratch, the right post height matters. Kiln posts support the shelves inside your kiln and determine the vertical space […]
Need replacement kiln shelves? A cracked, warped, or missing shelf can quickly turn into a problem when you are trying to load your next firing. Fortunately, you usually do not need to replace the entire kiln. You can replace individual shelves, add extra shelves, or change your shelf configuration to suit the pottery you make. […]
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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 […]