Kilns and Firing
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First Firing with the L&L Plug-N-Fire 120v Cone 10 Kiln!
First time firing the L&L Plug-N-Fire kiln. L&L sent me the second kiln they ever made of this model and I’m so excited to share it with you! The first one they made went to the winner of our kiln giveaway during ClayShareCon2024! Thanks L&L for for all you do and for being a sponsor of ClayShar...
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MovieKiln Element Test
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Learn how to test your kiln’s elements to see if they are working and to help you decide if it is time to change them. An element test is not the only thing that decides if it is time to change your elements. You also need to factor in how many times you have fired your kiln and if your firings a...
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How To Set the Bottom Kiln Shelf In Your Kiln
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Learn how and why it is so important to set the bottom kiln shelf correctly. With this simple tip you will prolong the life of your kiln, get better more even firings and better glaze results no matter what size your kiln is.
Materials:
Kiln Shelf
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Build A Kiln Table for $13!!!
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Learn how to build a sturdy, inexpensive table for your small kiln. This table is a game changer for my studio! Small kilns are great but bending down to load and unload them is no fun and terrible for your back. This kiln table is the perfect solution plus you can adapt and customize the size to...
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MovieInstall A Kiln Vent
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Yes you can install a kiln vent. If I can do it you can do it!
In this video I walk you through all the steps to safely instal kiln vent.Tools and Materials:
Kiln Vent Kit
Flat Head Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Electric Drill with 1/4" bit
Yard Stick
Pencil
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3 itemsMaking Cone Packs
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If you really want to know if you’re reaching your desired temperature in your firings you really should use pyrometric cones in cone packs.
Tools & Materials
Pyrometric Cones (temp you’re firing plus one above and one below)
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Firing Your L&L Kiln for the First Time
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Learn how to fire your L&L Kiln for the first time! My kiln is the e23T-3 with the Genesis controller.
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3 itemsKiln Washing Shelves
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Kiln wash helps prevent your pieces from sticking to the shelves if your glaze runs and can prolong the life of your shelves.
Tools & Materials
Kiln Shelves
Kiln Wash
50% Kaolin (EPK)
50% Alumina Hydrade
Scale
Brush
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10 itemsLoading and Firing Electric Kilns
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Firing your own kiln doesn’t have to be daunting. This class will show you how easy it can be to safely and successfully fire an electric kiln.
Tools & Materials
Pots to be Fired
Electric Kiln
Kiln Shelves
Kiln Posts
Cone Pack
Pyro Bar (for Kiln Sitter Kilns) -
5 itemsGrinding Kiln Shelves
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It’s going to happen, glaze will run and get on your shelves. Learn how to safely remove it and maintain your shelves for more successful firings.
Tools & Materials
Kiln Shelf (with glaze on it)
Rub Brick
4.5 Inch Angle Grinder
Masonry Grinding Disk
Kiln Wash
Brush
Safety Glasses
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Programming and Using A Cone Offset
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Knowing why and how to use a cone offset is a valuable part of learning to fire your kiln to get the results you want.
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Load and Fire A Bisque Kiln
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