Cathi Newlin on sun 15 jul 01
First, thanks for the info on vinegar, and all the discussion on
form/function/sculpture et al...
It gave me lots to think about.
Now, I have a perfectly good ^6 Skutt electric kiln with cone sitter. I
inherited it from my grandmother, and frankly, would probably not be able
to afford any kiln at this point if I didn't have that one.
I also have an underground root cellar near my studio-steps lead down to a
4'x4'chamber that is barely tall enough to stand in. The roof is arched,
and only about the top 1/2 of the arched roof is above ground. The roof has
a ventilation pipe in it.
I have eventual plans of converting this cellar into a propane/wood kiln,
assuming that's possible.
Meanwhile, I've been toying with the idea of converting my Skutt to a gas
(propane) kiln. Mostly so I can experiment with salt, and other firing
techniques.
I guess I'm feeling that, unless I plan on doing alot of low fire glazing
(I do not plan that at this time), my electric kiln is kind of limiting.
Not going to rush out and do anything, but I would like to know the pros
and cons of doing this. Would welcome your thoughts!
Thanks!
Cathi Newlin - boxer411@grm.net
North Mo Boxer Rescue - (660) 382-5451
Midwest Boxer Rescuers - http://rescue.stinkbalm.com/mwbr
Valerie Hawkins on sun 15 jul 01
Are you thinking all gas or electric/gas hybrid? There is alot of
information in the archive on using your electric kiln for oxidation by
adding a proprane burner (electric/gas hybrid) and a few bits on stuff to
toss into your oxidation kiln to create reduction at the end of firing
(wood, cooking oil, kerosene).
attached is a note from a potter who successfuly converted to electric/gas
hybrid.
Good luck!
Valerie
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Subject: Thinking of converting my electric kiln...
First, thanks for the info on vinegar, and all the discussion on
form/function/sculpture et al...
It gave me lots to think about.
Now, I have a perfectly good ^6 Skutt electric kiln with cone sitter. I
inherited it from my grandmother, and frankly, would probably not be able
to afford any kiln at this point if I didn't have that one.
I also have an underground root cellar near my studio-steps lead down to a
4'x4'chamber that is barely tall enough to stand in. The roof is arched,
and only about the top 1/2 of the arched roof is above ground. The roof has
a ventilation pipe in it.
I have eventual plans of converting this cellar into a propane/wood kiln,
assuming that's possible.
Meanwhile, I've been toying with the idea of converting my Skutt to a gas
(propane) kiln. Mostly so I can experiment with salt, and other firing
techniques.
I guess I'm feeling that, unless I plan on doing alot of low fire glazing
(I do not plan that at this time), my electric kiln is kind of limiting.
Not going to rush out and do anything, but I would like to know the pros
and cons of doing this. Would welcome your thoughts!
Thanks!
Cathi Newlin - boxer411@grm.net
North Mo Boxer Rescue - (660) 382-5451
Midwest Boxer Rescuers - http://rescue.stinkbalm.com/mwbr
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Cathi Newlin on sun 15 jul 01
I didn't know I could make a hybrid. I will look into that.
But I will still have problems with the electric elements if I'm salt
firing right?
Or can I make a saggar to fit inside my kiln and contain the salt and ware
in that?
At 03:58 PM 7/15/01, you wrote:
>Are you thinking all gas or electric/gas hybrid? There is alot of
>information in the archive on using your electric kiln for oxidation by
>adding a proprane burner (electric/gas hybrid) and a few bits on stuff to
>toss into your oxidation kiln to create reduction at the end of firing
>(wood, cooking oil, kerosene).
>
>attached is a note from a potter who successfuly converted to electric/gas
>hybrid.
>
>Good luck!
>
>Valerie
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On
>Behalf Of Cathi Newlin
>Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 1:28 PM
>To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
>Subject: Thinking of converting my electric kiln...
>
>
>First, thanks for the info on vinegar, and all the discussion on
>form/function/sculpture et al...
>It gave me lots to think about.
>
>Now, I have a perfectly good ^6 Skutt electric kiln with cone sitter. I
>inherited it from my grandmother, and frankly, would probably not be able
>to afford any kiln at this point if I didn't have that one.
>I also have an underground root cellar near my studio-steps lead down to a
>4'x4'chamber that is barely tall enough to stand in. The roof is arched,
>and only about the top 1/2 of the arched roof is above ground. The roof has
>a ventilation pipe in it.
>I have eventual plans of converting this cellar into a propane/wood kiln,
>assuming that's possible.
>Meanwhile, I've been toying with the idea of converting my Skutt to a gas
>(propane) kiln. Mostly so I can experiment with salt, and other firing
>techniques.
>I guess I'm feeling that, unless I plan on doing alot of low fire glazing
>(I do not plan that at this time), my electric kiln is kind of limiting.
>
>Not going to rush out and do anything, but I would like to know the pros
>and cons of doing this. Would welcome your thoughts!
>Thanks!
>Cathi Newlin - boxer411@grm.net
>North Mo Boxer Rescue - (660) 382-5451
>Midwest Boxer Rescuers - http://rescue.stinkbalm.com/mwbr
>
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Earl Brunner on sun 15 jul 01
Since it's the only kiln you have, and I think you previously indicated
that you weren't in a position to get a new one for awhile, it seems to
me that you should be more concerned about having this one last.
You said nothing about using ITC, do you have any idea what salt would
do to a soft brick kiln? Unless you are going to spend some money, I
think you are stuck pretty much with what you have right now.
You indicated that your kiln should reach cone 5-6 (most electrics do)
Have you given any consideration to working in that range? That is not
"low fire"
I would consider firing it to cone 6, using it for bisquing, and
possibly looking for some where that would allow me to fire using some
of the other techniques that I was interested in. Right now you only
have one kiln, screw it up and you will have no kiln.
>>
>>
>
>> Subject: Thinking of converting my electric kiln...
>>
>>
>> First, thanks for the info on vinegar, and all the discussion on
>> form/function/sculpture et al...
>> It gave me lots to think about.
>>
>> Now, I have a perfectly good ^6 Skutt electric kiln with cone sitter. I
>> inherited it from my grandmother, and frankly, would probably not be able
>> to afford any kiln at this point if I didn't have that one.
>> I guess I'm feeling that, unless I plan on doing alot of low fire glazing
>> (I do not plan that at this time), my electric kiln is kind of limiting.
>>
>> Not going to rush out and do anything, but I would like to know the pros
>> and cons of doing this. Would welcome your thoughts!
>> Thanks!
>> Cathi Newlin - boxer411@grm.net
>> North Mo Boxer Rescue - (660) 382-5451
>> Midwest Boxer Rescuers - http://rescue.stinkbalm.com/mwbr
>>
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Earl Brunner
http://coyote.accessnv.com/bruec/
bruec@anv.net
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