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kiln loading large pieces

updated sun 23 jul 00

 

Marek & Pauline Drzazga-Donaldson on sat 22 jul 00


Dear Stephani,

I always build my large Chimney Pots and Finials and sculptures onto =
sheets of newspaper on a plywood board. When dry I jack up the board to =
kiln height and push the piece with the newspaper directly onto sanded =
kiln shelves. It really is extremely easy. You could transfer your sink =
onto newspaper (5-6 sheets thick) and go for it. I have used this method =
for pieces up to 400 lbs in weight, and into a front loader. It takes =
confidence and level shelves (which you should have anyway) for this to =
work. No failures in the past 12 years with this method.

Happy potting Marek http://www.moley.uk.com=20