Rhonda Slayden on wed 17 sep 97
I am brand new to this so excuse the ignorance. I just bought a used Cress
Kiln from some really dear old folks who have developed arthritis. I don't
know much about the kiln at all, and it didn't come with a manual (but it was
relatively inexpensive) They threw in all their molds and greenware, some
paint, and some handwritten tips that they had hanging on their wall. So,
here are my questions:
#1. I need a manual for this kiln. Does anyone have one that I could copy?
I'll be glad to pay for any expenses you incur. Are these kilns still
manufactured? And if so, where is the company located?
#2 The bottom of the kiln has been obviously cracked and repaired. Do I
need to worry about this?
#3 I am walking away from a law practice to do this! And couldn't be
happier! :-) I'm working on setting up a studio for myself, and for my
kids.... who have an artistic bent as well. Any suggestions? I know it's
gonna get messy.
#4 I also love music. Would love some suggestions on good tunes to pot by.
:-)
Thanks!
Kathy A. Cheriki on thu 18 sep 97
Hi!
I just bought a Cress kiln myself! It's great! I have a manual. If you
want the toll free number for Cress Manufacturing it is 1-800-423-4584. I
don't know what model you have. I could copy my manual and send it to you
if we have the same one. I have a small kiln with a kiln sitter. You
don't have to bring the temp up manually it does everything for you. I
think the model I have is the fx23. Let me know if I can be of any
further assistance!
Kathy
George Mackie on thu 18 sep 97
At 08:24 AM 9/17/97 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>#1. I need a manual for this kiln. Does anyone have one that I could copy?
> I'll be glad to pay for any expenses you incur. Are these kilns still
>manufactured? And if so, where is the company located?
Rhonda _ the company is still in business I believe : Cress Mfg Co, Carson
City, NV 800-862-7377
>#2 The bottom of the kiln has been obviously cracked and repaired. Do I
>need to worry about this?
Probably not serious. Its better to have the bottom cracked than the lid.>
>#3 I am walking away from a law practice to do this! And couldn't be
>happier! :-) I'm working on setting up a studio for myself, and for my
>kids.... who have an artistic bent as well. Any suggestions? I know it's
>gonna get messy.
Mess is the least of the problems. But Ive found Clayart a big help with
various problems Ive had, including learning about ITC compounds for fixing
up old kilns.
>
>#4 I also love music. Would love some suggestions on good tunes to pot by.
> :-)
Indian Ragas are good- they get you into an almost hypnotic state where you
become one with pot. Also, Domenico Scarlatti. The point is, you want to be
able to float in it, not have to listen analytically.
George
Sue Davis on fri 19 sep 97
Cress is a good kiln. Look on the outside jacket for a metal label. Should
have the address of the manufacturer. If not, look for the model number and
write or call any supply house in your area. I'm sure they will send you a
catalog. It's a good idea to locate a good Ceramic supply house anyway as you
will need to get new coils, etc. eventually.
ANY music that you like will do. I like mine loud. And the music depends on
my mood.
As far as the cracked bottom goes, if it's patched it should be ok. You may
want to replace it somewhere down the line.
Check the metal plate to see what the max. firing temp. is on that particular
model of kiln.
Good luck to you. Sue in sunny southern Florida just lovin' it down here.
Ardis Bourland on sat 20 sep 97
I called Cress Kilns this AM with the same request. They will send a manual
for $8.00. Tell them the model # and volts when you call. I have a
different number: 1-800-423-4584.
Ardis
Joyce Lee on tue 2 dec 97
I don't have an e-mail address for Cress but I do have a snail-mail and
a telephone number no older than a year or two:
Cress Mfg. Company
1718 Floradale Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
818-443-3081
Joyce
In the Mojave marveling at her clayshapers and wondering how best to use
them
Judy Frederick on sat 13 feb 99
Has anyone out there heard of a Cress Kiln model s-15. They say it is 15"
deep, no computer and 234 volts. They are asking $400 for it. This would be
my first kiln and I do this as a hobby right now but enough to consider buying
a small kiln. I hate it when my pieces sit for months and months because I
have nowhere to fire them. Thanks ahead of time for all your help.
Judy in Baltimore novice potter that would someday like to make a living at
it.
Mary Lee on sun 14 feb 99
My Cress parts list makes no reference to a s-15. You could call Cress at
702-884-2777 to see if they have an equivalent model and also if they have
replacement parts for the model you are looking at. Good luck.
Mary (another novice potter)
Paul \"Standing Bear\" on mon 15 feb 99
Maybe I can help. I am a Cress repair tech. Give me the model # and the
Serial# and I can tell you almost everything about your kiln.
Paul Bradford
Inner Vision Earth Art
E-Mail: IVEarthArt@aol.com
Dina Barnese on sun 9 oct 11
Well, I bought the Cress kiln that I wrote about the other day. I picked it
up for $300. It appears to be in pretty good shape; it'll be a couple or
three weeks before I hook it up and test it out. It didn't come with any
shelves or furniture and I need to get some of those little supports for th=
e
kiln sitter, as well as the peep hole plugs. It sat in a shed for years, an=
d
while covered, was still accessible by critters. Something crawled around
the bottom of it. My mom said it looks like centipede tracks. It also
appears that critters crawled in and out through the peepholes. It smells
pretty strongly of urine, maybe there was a mouse nest inside. I figure all
that stuff will burn off the first time it's fired, and plan to have the
vent installed prior to that day!
Thanks for all the replies. I think I got a fair deal on the toaster, er...
kiln, and now I have a full ensemble of them (three!), I'm all set!
--Dina
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Dina Barnese
Zizziba Studio
Flagstaff, Arizona
www.zizziba.com
Steve Mills on tue 11 oct 11
For what it's worth I usually equate 20% as Low, and 50% as Medium, but in =
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Steve M
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
www.mudslinger.me.uk
Sent from my Ipod touch
On 10 Oct 2011, at 20:30, Ann Brink wrote:
> Hi,
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> I was lucky enough to be given a small Cress kiln, inside dimensions 11"
> wide, 14" deep, It is a Model K. ....115V, 20 amp. =3D46rom what I've=
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> on the internet, it would go to ^6. It has a kiln sitter, and 2 dials,
> going from 1 to 100. I'm not sure how that corresponds to "low, med, high=
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> I have a digital pyrometer, so will experiment.
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> I'm looking forward to trying it with a bisque firing of some small thing=
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,
> and perhaps I will finally play around with slumping glass. There wasn't
> ANY room in my studio for it, but it's on the adjoining covered patio.
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> Any advice or comments from someone who has this kiln would be appreciate=
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!
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> Ann Brink in Lompoc CA
> (mostly about pottery)
Liz Gowen 1 on tue 11 oct 11
Ann I have this kiln, have had it for 25-30 years. I use it as a test kiln
to see if a glaze melts or to test a new batch when I make it so I don't
trust a whole large kiln to a glaze mistake. I have also used it when I was
learning china painting and have done a small bisque in it if I need some
pieces for a Raku firing I have been invited to. It is possible I might hav=
e
the manual in my save all manuals drawer but that would take some looking.
The switches are infinite switches if you want to make yourself crazy with
small incremental increases. I just divide the dial visually into thirds i=
f
I want the low med high. With glaze test I was told to put them in and cran=
k
it up . I chose to put them in crack the lid on low for up to 30 min then
close the lid and crank it all the way. It is a nicely insulated kiln and
fires pretty quickly. I know nothing about glass slumping so can't help
there. Let me know if you need more info...Liz Gowen Make sure it is covere=
d
outside since I put an old kiln out with a tarp until I found an owner and
it became saturated, a mess.
Subject: Fw: Cress Kiln
Hi,
I was lucky enough to be given a small Cress kiln, inside dimensions 11"
wide, 14" deep, It is a Model K. ....115V, 20 amp. From what I've foun=
d
on the internet, it would go to ^6. It has a kiln sitter, and 2 dials,
going from 1 to 100. I'm not sure how that corresponds to "low, med, high"=
.
I have a digital pyrometer, so will experiment.
I'm looking forward to trying it with a bisque firing of some small things=
,
and perhaps I will finally play around with slumping glass. There wasn't
ANY room in my studio for it, but it's on the adjoining covered patio.
Any advice or comments from someone who has this kiln would be appreciated=
!
Ann Brink in Lompoc CA
(mostly about pottery)
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