Kilnnewbie Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Hi- Any thoughts on use of stilts vs cookies for firing 06-04 glazed earthenware ? Have seen both recommended. Cookies seem a bit easier as no grinding off points, but stilts seem recommended much more often. This is my first kiln, so not sure which direction to go. As I am new at kiln work, don't want to ruin any shelves! THanks for any input. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Stilts are meant to be used if you're glazing the piece all over in order to make sure an earthenware piece doesn't weep after it's fired. Earthenware isn't usually vitreous when it's fired to maturity, so you have to make extra sure that the glaze fits the clay body if you're making functional ware. Cookies are used at all temperatures where the bottom of the piece or the footring or whatever comes in contact with the kiln shelf is left unglazed, but one is worried about glazes running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilnnewbie Posted July 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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