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alternative for kiln lid

updated mon 17 aug 09

 

Marcia Selsor on sun 16 aug 09


I agree with Snail to use fiber board but check the insulation factor
of the board. Some board is only good at 1900 degrees.

On Aug 15, 2009, at 11:37 PM, Snail Scott wrote:

> On Aug 15, 2009, at 6:27 PM, Ann Baker wrote:
>> Because the lid is
>> so heavy (has a welded steel frame around it) I am considering
>> making a
>> substitute lid from ceramic fiber blanket. I fire to cone 6. Will
>> this work...?
>
>
> Try using fiberboard instead. It is nice and rigid.
>
> -Snail
>
Marcia Selsor
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