Flowergirl3365 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I'm considering getting my own kiln, but I know next to nothing about how to operate one, where it needs to live while not in use...nothing! I belong to a city operated studio for a very nominal annual fee where we can have everything fired at no additional cost, so it might be difficult to justify the cost. I'd like to find a "Kilns for Dummys" type book to learn more....is there such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay lover Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Go to Big Ceramics Store.com and their FAQ's. There is a mountain of free, easy to understand info there on everything. Also do a search here, many Q's about how to start firing. But do a lot of careful shopping before buying, they are expensive. Ask yourself many Q's about what you want to fire and how often. A kiln too big for your amount of work will make your results take forever to see and learn from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthB Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 A great way to learn about kilns and firing them is to volunteer to help the studio with loading and firing where you are working. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akin4843 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 If only they made a "Kilns For Dummies" book lol......I'd surely buy it >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 This may be close . . . from L&L but I'm sure all the kiln makers have similar information. http://www.hotkilns.com/choose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo_heff Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Youtube has videos by Skutt and Paragon and others on how to run a kiln: easy peasy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudBug Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I am seeking info and pointers just as FlowerGirl3365. I knowing nothing about kilns yet. But, I do have a brand new kiln sittng in my garage Right now, I am the process of researching as much as I can before I get that installed. I have been pricing materials and labor for the electrical work that needs to be done first. So, while trying to make this happen sooner than later, I am super anxious to sweat my a** off coming summer in the little shed in the backyard! Thanks for the info so far. I will follow this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnold Howard Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I'm considering getting my own kiln, but I know next to nothing about how to operate one, where it needs to live while not in use...nothing! I belong to a city operated studio for a very nominal annual fee where we can have everything fired at no additional cost, so it might be difficult to justify the cost. I'd like to find a "Kilns for Dummys" type book to learn more....is there such a thing? If you want a copy of our ceramic kiln manual, I will mail it to you. Just email your address to me. A lot of research went into the manual, and most of the information is general. 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...
neilestrick Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 300 pages of kiln info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirl3365 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks for all the helpful hints...I'll follow up on all of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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