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Hi all, I'm planning on building a hobby kiln for my partner, and am in the process of choosing refractory materials and kanthal wire for the heating element. Was hoping I could get some advice from anybody who knows about these things. I want the kiln to be light weight and very efficient. I'd like to use ceramic fibre board as an inner layer of insulation (rated to 1400 C / 2550 F), and calcium silicate board as a secondary layer (rated to 1000 C / 1830 F). The ceramic fibre board is very expensive compared to the calcium silicate board, but i can't only use the calcium silicate board as it's only rated to 1000 C / 1830 F. So my idea is to cement the two boards together, with the calcium silicate board on the outside, so that it won't exceed 1000 C / 1830 F. I'm wondering how thick the ceramic fibre board needs to be such that the calcium silicate doesn't reach that temperature. We'll be firing the kiln to about 1280 C / 2340 F. My other question is about kanthal wire for the heating elements. I'm wondering what gauge of wire I need. The kiln will be about 40 litres / 1.3 cubic feet. I want it to get up to 1280 C / 2340 F. Based on similar designs that I've seen online, it looks like I'd need it run at about 3600 watts. I'm wondering what gauge kanthal wire I should use for a well-insulated kiln that meets these specs. If anyone has any idea about either of these questions I'd really appreciate your thoughts! P.S. I'm aware of the health risks of working with fibreboard, and will be using the proper PPE and precautions. -
From the album: Favorites
Wheel thrown and hand carved. The bottom features a leaf design created by using paper leaves as a resist to the underglaze. Sgraffito designs were added along with a pulled handle and spiral embellishments. Fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. -
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Wheel thrown vase with geometric carved design and rainbow pattern in underglaze. Commercial glazes, fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. -
From the album: Cando
Multi Candle-Powered Heater can heat your room, food or liquids and can also perfume your place with only 4 tea-light candles. Sophisticated design allows the heater to decorate every room and create a romantic atmosphere with its warms, light and aroma. Its practicality and multifunction establishes a whole new dimension in the world of ceramics.© Cando Copyright 2015
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From the album: Cando
Multi Candle-Powered Heater can heat your room, food or liquids and can also perfume your place with only 4 tea-light candles. Sophisticated design allows the heater to decorate every room and create a romantic atmosphere with its warms, light and aroma. Its practicality and multifunction establishes a whole new dimension in the world of ceramics.© Cando Copyright 2015
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From the album: Cando
Multi Candle-Powered Heater can heat your room, food or liquids and can also perfume your place with only 4 tea-light candles. Sophisticated design allows the heater to decorate every room and create a romantic atmosphere with its warms, light and aroma. Its practicality and multifunction establishes a whole new dimension in the world of ceramics.© Cando Copyright 2015
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From the album: Cando
Multi Candle-Powered Heater can heat your room, food or liquids and can also perfume your place with only 4 tea-light candles. Sophisticated design allows the heater to decorate every room and create a romantic atmosphere with its warms, light and aroma. Its practicality and multifunction establishes a whole new dimension in the world of ceramics.© Cando Copyright 2015
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From the album: Cando
Multi Candle-Powered Heater can heat your room, food or liquids and can also perfume your place with only 4 tea-light candles. Sophisticated design allows the heater to decorate every room and create a romantic atmosphere with its warms, light and aroma. Its practicality and multifunction establishes a whole new dimension in the world of ceramics.© Cando Copyright 2015
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From the album: Cando
Multi Candle-Powered Heater can heat your room, food or liquids and can also perfume your place with only 4 tea-light candles. Sophisticated design allows the heater to decorate every room and create a romantic atmosphere with its warms, light and aroma. Its practicality and multifunction establishes a whole new dimension in the world of ceramics.© Cando Copyright 2015
