LeeU Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I am making myself a simple form so I can log what I am doing with my initial kiln, clay, and glaze tests. I have columns for the ID of the piece (with dimensions & a sketch or pic), the clay body, the target cone, 1st or 2nd fire, the glazes for each fire, length of time or other firing details and Issues/Notes. I am using commercial clay and glazes "as is". Am I missing anything crucial? Thanks in advance. LeeU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia UK Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Perhaps the temperature of your bisque firing? Whether you poured, dipped of brushed the glaze. Where in the kiln - top, middle, bottom, perhaps? Note as much information as possible - if you're anything like me, you think you'll remember what you did, but then can't recall exactly what it was.....!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Eberhardt Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Great idea Lee. I set myself up something similar, but strictly for the kiln operation. Like Celia, if I don't write it down, I won't remember later. For my kiln log, I have time columns for time started, plugs in-lid closed, first ramp, [she's a manual kiln] second ramp and final ramp, shut off and how long before I open the kiln. I'm thinking of a second log sheet for the actual pieces themselves. I like the idea of tracking all aspects of each piece as Celia outlined. I too would love to hear of any other suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 maybe the date it is made and fired, price and when sold. your comments re color or texture. keep it all in a three ring binder with sections per color or something meaningful to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 A spot for noting any glaze application techniques used. I always think I'll remember what I did.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Good idea. Are you putting a slip or underglaze on the tests to check translucency? Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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