bciskepottery Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 As Oliver said, "Well, here's another fine mess you've gotten us into." A friend posted this on her Facebook page and it is worth sharing. And, no, it was not her kiln, either. Happy potting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biglou13 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaria Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Oh my! Now I know exactly why I ask "are you sure the lid won't touch?" after packing the kiln! Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 OMG! I wondered if that ever happened. I keep a stick of wood in my kiln area that I lay across if I am ever not sure I have enough clearance... And after seeing that I am definitely keeping it there and checking whenever I am in doubt. Geez that's going to be a chore to clean up do you think they had to replace the lid bricks? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Geez that's going to be a chore to clean up do you think they had to replace the lid bricks? Terry Replace . . . possibly. You have to grind off the glaze left after you break off the pots; if you don't, you'll get glaze drips the the kiln gods in every subsequent firing. They look pretty fused on the lid; my guess they had to replace bricks. Who knows what condition the kiln shelf was left -- those are some pretty good glaze runs over the feet, too. Double whammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Pool you're right those feet are definitely runny....hmmm I wonder how they got the lid open at all! With them stuck to the lid and stuck to the shelf I bet it wasn't easy. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 looking at the rest of the kiln tells me that it has suffered at the hands of a novice more than once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrgpots Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 That will teach me not to "top off" the kiln. I was wondering if the owner could just place a catch bowl in the kiln and fire it up again to melt those puppies off the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamt Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 The elements are a mess! I too use a stick to check if I'm getting close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 operator error is the culprit The great thing here is that this person will not do this again most likley.One down 9,999,999 to go. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I always leave an inch or two on the top just in case the brick sags, as it did in an old kiln of mine. Never a good idea to get too close to the lid on a glaze load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 It does look as if the lid might have slipped down at the back but who knows. They can't be seriously firing with those elements but why leave them in for gas firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Hole in lid looks like a gas conversion but no sign of chimney within...super glue set up?? THink I'm way too sceptical some times. Shelf have to break to open the lid?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark369 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Some life lessons stick more than others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 That is AWESOME! I mean, that's a real bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 They don't seem to be runny feet, she looks like she was making octopus legs on the pots. (her picture of leather pots was posted a few weeks ago I believe) One person suggested to re fire with the shelf lower so the pots release and land on the shelf below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 They don't seem to be runny feet, she looks like she was making octopus legs on the pots. (her picture of leather pots was posted a few weeks ago I believe) One person suggested to re fire with the shelf lower so the pots release and land on the shelf below. Individual feet, yes, but still lots of runny glaze. I think if it gets hot enough to release it will stick to the bottom shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 looking at the rest of the kiln tells me that it has suffered at the hands of a novice more than once! I was thinking the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 This kiln looks ready for a gas conversion-it has all the signs. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSC Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I have a yard stick in my kiln room, it measures things and works great to span the kiln rim to make sure that will never happen. Those are very runny feet. I have an electric kiln that has a square cut out of the lid. Its never been a gas kiln, it was given to me, the brand is Vulcan, it has a brick cover to go over the hole. I always wondered what the hole was for but the previous owner had alhiemers and the kiln was being snuck out of the garage so he wouldn't accidently catch the house on fire so i never had anyone to ask if it was original to the kiln. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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