mel jacobson on wed 13 nov 02
of course it never fits me correctly, and never will.
often folks are looking for a perfect temp to start
reduction. a perfect time to shut off the kiln.
a perfect time to cool. in other words, all charted
and one never has to think.
kilns are not like that. firing is not about that.
so many factors to consider every time you light a kiln.
weather, wind.
humidity.
what are you firing? what kind of pots?
shino does not fire the same as celedon.
sets of dishes do not fire the same as wood fired vases.
temmoku is not clear, shiny white. it is loaded with iron....
one size does not fit all.
experience will help you determine how and when you reduce.
IT ALL DEPENDS. judgments must be made to produce the
best possible pots. (and then, of course, that may bite you in the butt.)
ok, here is one simple answer:
light your kiln, reduce at cone 08, leave it in reduction
for the entire firing. a 2.5 inch flame from the middle
spy hole. your cone of choice just about
hits the kiln shelf. turn off the kiln. open the damper, spy holes,
and burner ports. leave it for ten minutes.
close it up tight. leave it alone til it is at 350F.
peek inside. let it cool with door ajar for several hours.
unload.
price and sell.
mel
as my friend bill says. `hey, everyone has a favorite car, no
one will fit in a car they do not like.`
From:
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.A.
web site: my.pclink.com/~melpots
or try: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
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