mel jacobson on thu 10 nov 05
most kilns are way over powered, and in some
cases, it is needed.
that jet blast was just your `overpowered` system
being set in place.
you may never need it.
but, it is there just in case.
as i said in my post this morning, most folks
fire with far too much gas.
just turn it down, watch the heat rise and adjust accordingly.
you want a nice even heat rise, with gentle reduction.
all the way.
some potters love going in and out of reduction.
they are convinced that great things are happening.
it may affect certain glazes.
but, in the long run.
gentle fire, lite reduction...constant heat rise.
finish.
down fire for special pots...those that you want
to be `luscious`.
if you want consistent pots, somewhat the same
every time...well learn to fire in a consistent way.
i have never understood the blast and slow, fire
with gobs of smoke...and of course, get different results
every time you fire...would make me rather crazy.
most potters have a predetermined idea in there heads when
they fire a kiln. it is good to at least see some of what you
planned when you open the kiln.
mel
from mel/minnetonka.mn.usa
website: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
marianne kuiper milks on thu 10 nov 05
Thank you, Mel!!
That was EXACTLY what I needed to know and hear.
My pyrometer arrived yesterday and I'll be able to
keep a meticulous log of what is happening. It is so
exciting.
My greatest fear now is that I will damage the edges
of the kiln while loading. Wadding and a plastic bag
is supposed to do it. It' s"my Baby". One that won't
walk away at age 18!
I just read it all again: it's all there - every
answer. THANKS! Will have a blast...bring
marshmellows.
Marianne
--- mel jacobson wrote:
> most kilns are way over powered, and in some
> cases, it is needed.
>
> that jet blast was just your `overpowered` system
> being set in place.
>
> you may never need it.
> but, it is there just in case.
>
> as i said in my post this morning, most folks
> fire with far too much gas.
> just turn it down, watch the heat rise and adjust
> accordingly.
> you want a nice even heat rise, with gentle
> reduction.
> all the way.
>
> some potters love going in and out of reduction.
> they are convinced that great things are happening.
>
> it may affect certain glazes.
> but, in the long run.
> gentle fire, lite reduction...constant heat rise.
> finish.
> down fire for special pots...those that you want
> to be `luscious`.
>
> if you want consistent pots, somewhat the same
> every time...well learn to fire in a consistent way.
>
> i have never understood the blast and slow, fire
> with gobs of smoke...and of course, get different
> results
> every time you fire...would make me rather crazy.
>
> most potters have a predetermined idea in there
> heads when
> they fire a kiln. it is good to at least see some
> of what you
> planned when you open the kiln.
> mel
> from mel/minnetonka.mn.usa
> website: http://www.pclink.com/melpots
>
>
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