Mossyrock Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I need to glaze fire (^05) a few pieces for an upcoming sale, but will only have enough work to fill less than half of the kiln. What is the best placement in the kiln? I have an L&L with 3" walls. I could put everything on two shelves, but would it be better put in all the shelves and distribute the work evenly on them with only one or two pieces per shelf? If I just put everything on two shelves, is it better to have them closer to the bottom, middle or top? Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I instinctively load small batches in the middle of the kiln ... Am also curious if this is right or wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Howard Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I need to glaze fire (^05) a few pieces for an upcoming sale, but will only have enough work to fill less than half of the kiln. What is the best placement in the kiln? I have an L&L with 3" walls. I could put everything on two shelves, but would it be better put in all the shelves and distribute the work evenly on them with only one or two pieces per shelf? If I just put everything on two shelves, is it better to have them closer to the bottom, middle or top? Thanks for any help. I suggest loading the pieces throughout the kiln, with several pieces on each shelf. Sincerely, Arnold Howard Paragon Industries, L.P., Mesquite, Texas USA ahoward@paragonweb.com / www.paragonweb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyrock Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks for the responses. I'll load as usual just with fewer pieces. This forum is great and the people who give their help so freely are wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Potter Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I don't usually work with low-fire glazes, but occasionally have to use low fire glazes to cover a glaze combo that didn't come out as expected. Because it's only a few pieces, I fire them on the top shelf of a bisque firing. Doesn't seem to affect the glaze and I don't feel like I'm wasting space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartsyArtsy Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I don't usually work with low-fire glazes, but occasionally have to use low fire glazes to cover a glaze combo that didn't come out as expected. Because it's only a few pieces, I fire them on the top shelf of a bisque firing. Doesn't seem to affect the glaze and I don't feel like I'm wasting space. I do the same with good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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