AndreaB Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hi everyone, I'm a real newbie. I've had my electric kiln for only11 months. I e been playing with double and triple dip glazing and thought that I could only fire stoneware glaze that I get pre made up from local suppliers (SA). Having pondered over all the posts and recipes I'm now thinking that I can fire the stoneware to a different temp. Is this correct? I see lovely effects from glaze pics. Also can I do reduction/oxidation firing without modifying my kiln? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 What cone are you firing to now? Altering the firing temp. may mean that the clay dos not vitrify and would, if lowering the temp., be more porous. Reduction in an electric kiln is not usual, though a little may be induced by firing within a sagger, lots of posts here on vitrifying clay, and various related stuff that would help you to explore this further. Even lists of basic ingredients to help you get started with making your own glazes. YOu couldbuy some midfire clay if that is where you want to go. More economical firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I've found that if I fire to ^6 then re-fire to ^06/^04 that colours/surfaces change. Worth experimenting with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaB Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 What cone are you firing to now? Altering the firing temp. may mean that the clay dos not vitrify and would, if lowering the temp., be more porous. Reduction in an electric kiln is not usual, though a little may be induced by firing within a sagger, lots of posts here on vitrifying clay, and various related stuff that would help you to explore this further. Even lists of basic ingredients to help you get started with making your own glazes. YOu couldbuy some midfire clay if that is where you want to go. More economical firing. What cone are you firing to now?Altering the firing temp. may mean that the clay dos not vitrify and would, if lowering the temp., be more porous.Reduction in an electric kiln is not usual, though a little may be induced by firing within a sagger, lots of posts here on vitrifying clay, and various related stuff that would help you to explore this further. Even lists of basic ingredients to help you get started with making your own glazes.YOu couldbuy some midfire clay if that is where you want to go. More economical firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaB Posted December 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hi Babs, I'm firing to cone 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 Your clay should indicate a firing range, remembering that the lower end will give a more porous clay body, if you have not a large supply of this try to obtain a midfiring clay which will cut that worry out. If non functional stuff, not so important. Are you hoping to go to C 5-6 or much lower? Lots of info here on C 6 glazes and the effects of firing down etc. South Australia, Brett at the Pugmill is very helpful. There was a post here for beginners glaze ingredients list. Search for that, would be very useful. Remember that your kiln and firing schedule can alter glazes considerabley so do a lot of testing as you go. Maybe get some mid range commercial glazes and start by testing some of your own at that temp as you continue to fire with what is known to be successful ie the commercial stuff., if you get my drift.. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaB Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the advice. I thought I'd show you what came out of the last glaze run.. I'm chuffed with it but criticism would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algebraist Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 I'm guessing "chuffed" is a good thing, but that's just a guess... In any case, those are beautiful. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 yes, it is a good thing involving a little pride. was aslo used in the great pottery throw down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaB Posted December 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Thanks again. Have a good weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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