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s cracks, broken kiln shelves, and vapor glazing

updated wed 14 mar 01

 

friedlover on tue 13 mar 01


Hi all. Happy to return and report I've solved that pesky s crack problem by
simply turning pots over as they dry.
Had my first broken kiln shelf. Not sure why. Just started high firing;
but I think this happened early into the firing-maybe too fast? Is there
such a thing as a life span for a shelf?
Also, after reading "Vapor Glazing with Biz Littell" in Clay Times, really
interested in the process. Anyone with more info on toxicity; damage to
kiln, etc? Any info would be appreciated.
Rhonda Fried