marie elaine on fri 5 jun 98
I have never tried to soak using my electric kiln. However, the recent
discussions on this subject makes me wonder if I should't try. My question
is how to adapt or adjust my current schedule to accommodate the soaking
period.
I have a 7 cubic foot paragon, top loading, three tier, electric kiln with
an installed kiln sitter, and overhead exhaust fan. I don't have a
programmable controller or pyrometer. I do use kiln sitter cones. My ^5-6
firing schedule is very routine:
1. First hour: lid propped, all spys open, all switches on low
2. Next 3 1/2 hrs.: lid down, bottom spy in
3. Next 3 1/2 to 4 hrs.: all switches on medium, middle spy in
4. Finally 1 1/2 hrs+ or -: all switches on high
5. Kiln sitter shuts off: top spy in
Once the kiln sitter shuts off, what's next? Which switch(s) goes back on
and for how long? Do I leave all the spys in during the soaking process?
Does soaking generally improve glaze characteristics?
From very hot, still in the 100's, florida. Marie Elaine
Tony Hansen on sun 7 jun 98
Often times I see people describe the progress of their electric
firings in terms of switch settings and times. However these
mean little because of differences in switches, elements, age of
elements etc. The only meaningful description of a firing is
time vs. temperature.
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T o n y H a n s e n thansen@digitalfire.com
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