william Schran on fri 15 dec 00
Mel is right on about electric kilns. From 8 to 13 hours - something's broke
- fix it! I maintain 6 kilns in a small comm. college (also teach all clay
classes & head dept.) - constant maintenance, little problems!
Bill
Martin Howard on fri 15 dec 00
It is easy to just put a little piece of paper behind each element; set it
to go up to 200C and switch on. Open, let it cool down. Notice which pieces
of paper are charred. If one isn't, that element is faulty. Fix it.
Just before or after doing this little chore, use a vacuum cleaner with a
fine nozzle.
The kiln will bless you for it.
Martin Howard who has just thrown away a kiln full of pots which were sub
standard. My fault, not the kiln's. The patio doesn't need much more
hardcore now.
Webb's Cottage Pottery
Woolpits Road, Great Saling
BRAINTREE, Essex CM7 5DZ
England
martin@webbscottage.co.uk
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