Pitterpotter Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I have a 24" wide (interior) kiln and am currently making platters and plates so I need to be able to stack them. I recently purchased the standard interlocking stacking plate stilts that have metal pins in them but on the very first firing not only did the metal pins warp and bend but my platters (oval) warped as well, all but the one on the bottom that was supported by the bottom of the kiln. I saw a photo somewhere of a loaded kiln where they had the plates in like stacking shelving? Each plate had a solid base to rest on then the sides of the 'stilt' came up to set the next solid bottom 'stilt' on. I haven't been able to find anything like that in my searches online but I would really like to possibly make my own. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks! Debi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HerbNorris Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Bailey might have what you have seen : http://www.baileypottery.com/kilnfurniture/setters.htm I don't know if you could make your own; I know making refractories is beyond the firing capabilities of home kilns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitterpotter Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thank you Herb! I have searched and searched but just haven't been able to pull them up. Too bad I can make my own but at least I can know that I'll have unwarped plates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucille Oka Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I have a 24" wide (interior) kiln and am currently making platters and plates so I need to be able to stack them. I recently purchased the standard interlocking stacking plate stilts that have metal pins in them but on the very first firing not only did the metal pins warp and bend but my platters (oval) warped as well, all but the one on the bottom that was supported by the bottom of the kiln. I saw a photo somewhere of a loaded kiln where they had the plates in like stacking shelving? Each plate had a solid base to rest on then the sides of the 'stilt' came up to set the next solid bottom 'stilt' on. I haven't been able to find anything like that in my searches online but I would really like to possibly make my own. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks! Debi You can try this link to the catalog of Ceramic Supply of New York and New Jersey http://www.7ceramic....y%20Catalog.pdf go to page 66 and see if this is what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riorose Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 After struggling with the same issue we saw the simplest system and cheap too. Have smaller kiln shelves straight cut just to the width of your plate bottoms. Use ordinary kiln furniture to support each and place one plate on each little shelf. If you look at the designs available commerically you will see what I mean. Their designs are based on just common sense that potters thought up long ago. And the best thing is that you are not constricted to their dimensions and costs. Your custom support system is just placed on one of your regular shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitterpotter Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 Forgive me for sounding ignorant but I am very new to this. When you say ordinary kiln shelves I assume you are taling about the type shelving furniture I purchased when I bought my kiln. How does one go about getting them cut? I would like to check on that cost wise before I try and order something. If you could possibly post a pic of yours that would be awesome as well so I have a visual. Thanks Riorose! Lucille, I'm trying to pull up that catalog but its not working right, I'll try again later in case they are having some issuses with their site. Thank you for the link!!! Sincerely, Debi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-in-Sacto Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I make platters (generally rectangular) too and have found that buying extra shelves and short 3" "legs", I have good success with my firings. Alternatively, I've place two platters side by side on the shelf and support a third above them with the stilt resting on risers. (2" deep rectangles of clay previously fired). This requires longer "legs" but allows for three platters per shelf. Genelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitterpotter Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks G-in-Sacto, that's a good idea especially for my kiln space and might actually utilize my space more wisely if I fire all platters in a firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinah Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I have a 24" wide (interior) kiln and am currently making platters and plates so I need to be able to stack them. I recently purchased the standard interlocking stacking plate stilts that have metal pins in them but on the very first firing not only did the metal pins warp and bend but my platters (oval) warped as well, all but the one on the bottom that was supported by the bottom of the kiln. I saw a photo somewhere of a loaded kiln where they had the plates in like stacking shelving? Each plate had a solid base to rest on then the sides of the 'stilt' came up to set the next solid bottom 'stilt' on. I haven't been able to find anything like that in my searches online but I would really like to possibly make my own. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks! Debi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinah Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I have a 24" wide (interior) kiln and am currently making platters and plates so I need to be able to stack them. I recently purchased the standard interlocking stacking plate stilts that have metal pins in them but on the very first firing not only did the metal pins warp and bend but my platters (oval) warped as well, all but the one on the bottom that was supported by the bottom of the kiln. I saw a photo somewhere of a loaded kiln where they had the plates in like stacking shelving? Each plate had a solid base to rest on then the sides of the 'stilt' came up to set the next solid bottom 'stilt' on. I haven't been able to find anything like that in my searches online but I would really like to possibly make my own. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks! Debi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinah Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 What is your gloss firing temp? What is the temp recommendation for pin supports? If you have exceeded the recommended range then you are out of luck. If not, then get back to your supplier ASAP with your query. Some folks have great luck firing plates on their rims. Check out clayart listserve archives for suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitterpotter Posted June 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I'll check that Dinah, I'm really not sure of the firing temp of the stilts, hindsites 20/20!, but I only fired them to cone 3 after I realized all stilts aren't created equal! Either way though my platters warped all except that one that was on the bottom and had the benefit of being supported by the bottom of the kiln (or shelf on bottom of kiln). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasoned Warrior Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Forgive me for sounding ignorant but I am very new to this. When you say ordinary kiln shelves I assume you are taling about the type shelving furniture I purchased when I bought my kiln. How does one go about getting them cut? I would like to check on that cost wise before I try and order something. If you could possibly post a pic of yours that would be awesome as well so I have a visual. Thanks Riorose! Lucille, I'm trying to pull up that catalog but its not working right, I'll try again later in case they are having some issuses with their site. Thank you for the link!!! Sincerely, Debi Home Depot has a couple of very very reasonably priced wet diamond saws for sawing ceramic tile and other ceramic materials. Regards, Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitterpotter Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks for that info Charles! I actually just bought a tile wet saw for laying tiles in our home.... I had no idea I could use it on my shelving, ect. I have been working with pottery for less than a year now and due to time restrains and availability of classes I'm basically self teaching myself with a little help from..... well, people like you! lol I really appreciate all the posts so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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