Katrinka Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 I have seen many sculptures displayed on a metal pole. How are they fired in the kiln? Is there a metal that can withstand the heat of a kiln or is there something else to prop them up during firing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted June 23, 2019 Report Share Posted June 23, 2019 NiChrome wire withstands temperatures of the kiln kinda. It still turns black or gray. I am guessing pieces are assembled after firing with epoxy on bigger stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted June 24, 2019 Report Share Posted June 24, 2019 It all depends on the form. If the pole is inserted into the sculpture, then the sculptor had to account for the clay shrinkage, so that the pole still fit post firing(s). Was the sculpture you saw, glazed all the way around, including the underside? If so, then the artist likely used a support specifically designed, for that form, or they used stilts, which are metal tipped supports, that hold the piece from the bottom. It depends on what Cone the artist fires to, as the stilts don't always do well at higher temps. Like I said, it all depends on the form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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