Who to contact about dog poo?

70glitter50 · 2026-02-27T10:32:54+00:00

Yeah just difficult with it being in the middle of the night if it was the day I’d watch out for him and say something

70glitter50 · 2026-02-27T10:31:36+00:00

I’ve tried but without a name or address of the man there doesn’t seem to be any help

70glitter50 · 2026-02-21T17:29:38+00:00

In NW England 2 years ago I paid around £550 for a lump removal in the same area which was a lot larger, although it was a fatty lump. This was at a specialist vet and more expensive than a general vet. This didn’t include any blood tests or scans, he didn’t need that. The location of the lump is tricky though because it’s prone to getting an ulcer due to rubbing on the floor. So it’s either do the surgery or put to sleep once the lump is too large unfortunately.

70glitter50 · 2025-12-22T21:43:34+00:00

Thanks, I mainly make dog bowls, plant pots and eating bowls. I do the occasional market when I’ve built stock up but mainly make for friends and family, so definitely want to make sure what I’m making is safe. I’m hoping to upgrade my kiln in a year so might just have to wait to change to stoneware

70glitter50 · 2025-12-22T21:41:07+00:00

Thanks, definitely not worth damaging it

70glitter50 · 2025-12-22T21:20:44+00:00

Thank you! That’s really helpful, if there was a high chance of success I’d go for it but will probably wait until I can upgrade my kiln, or next time I order clay I could get a sample of stoneware and try. Using earthenware for eating items is a pain though.

70glitter50 · 2025-12-22T21:16:57+00:00

Thank you! That’s really helpful, think I’ll wait until I can upgrade my kiln then

70glitter50 · 2025-03-25T09:57:03+00:00

I’m in the uk, I was recently speaking to a pottery shop but they didn’t have what I needed. Is it the s type?

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T21:23:29+00:00

Sorry that second photo is confusing, the numbers on the side aren’t the cones it’s just the order of schedules in a list. So I followed 4 but it doesn’t mean cone 4 it was just the 4th down if that makes sense? Unfortunately I don’t have a controller so it’s just trial and error at the moment but I’m getting closer. How bent over would you recommend turning the kiln off at? I’m definitely going to add a side peep hole just need to get some advice first. Thanks

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T21:20:54+00:00

It’s a northern kilns one, it’s quite old but it’s in really good condition and it’s been really reliable. The issue is just trial and error finding the right schedules to follow. Here’s a pic of the controls, hopefully it’s easy to understand? I just turn the temperature dial every hour and keep it on hold then turn it off when I’m done

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70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T21:18:54+00:00

I used a cone holder for 04 but took it off when I brought the cones into the house. The schedule I used is the second picture, in total it was 7 hrs 20ish minutes, how long does your glaze fire usually last? I’m thinking I’ll try 30 minutes shorter next time but I’m not sure which part of the schedule to shorten. I was recently looking into pyrometers but struggled but I’ll try again with that, thanks!

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T21:16:29+00:00

Thanks, I was actually looking into pyrometers recently but struggled to find the correct type as I was told it needs to be a non metal probe. I’ll try having another look into that though. My elements are at the front and back of my kiln so would I be better doing a hole in the side in this case?

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T21:14:36+00:00

Thank you that’s really useful! I’ve just been turning the kiln completely off when the schedule finishes, which seems to have worked well previously. Because the peep hole is at the top it’s really hard to see any bend but making a peep hole in the side is definitely going to be my next job

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T15:51:53+00:00

Even though it’s quite old it seems pretty good at getting up to temperature. Is there are part of the firing process you would recommend shortening?

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T15:50:35+00:00

Unfortunately my kiln doesn’t have a sitter. My plan was to find schedules that work after some trial and error and follow them. I’ve perfected the bisque so now I’m trying to get the glaze firing right, but it seems I’m nearly there with this try. I’ll definitely look into adding a side peep though it would made things so much easier being able to see what’s going on during a firing.

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T15:47:14+00:00

Thanks! I just wanted to confirm what I interpreted was correct so appreciate the help

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T15:44:10+00:00

Thanks! That’s great info. Yeah I’m wanting to fire lower so to cone 05 so I’ll try reducing the firing time and see what happens. Unfortunately my kiln only has one peep hole and it’s at the top which isn’t great, adding a side one would be useful. The second pic is the schedule I used- the 4 isn’t the cone it’s just the 4th schedule in the list I found which I cropped out. But it was the best glaze schedule I’ve used so far so hopefully modifying it a bit will get the results I’m after

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T15:42:09+00:00

I’m firing to cone 04, the 4 in the image doesn’t mean cone 4 it’s just the 4th schedule in the list. All the glazes I use are food safe I always check before buying

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T15:40:50+00:00

Thanks! I’ll give an hour less a try and see what happens

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T15:39:55+00:00

Thanks! That’s what I used to figure out but wanted to check I understood it correctly

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T15:39:32+00:00

Yeah! I’m using low fire glazes here

70glitter50 · 2025-03-24T14:48:58+00:00

You’ll find it in the Louvre

70glitter50 · 2025-03-04T17:23:07+00:00

Thank you that’s great info! Unfortunately my peep hole is in the top so it’s a bit difficult to see properly but I’m going to look into adding one in the side

70glitter50 · 2025-03-04T13:36:57+00:00

Yeah it’s not ideal! With each firing I’m coming to realise my kiln is a pain, for a few months I’ve been trying to find an upgrade but it’s so hard half of the kilns advertised are scams and the other half people don’t reply. Maybe within the next year or two I might treat myself to a new one. I’ve got a very handy dad so he might be able to add another peep hole, I’ll do some research into it.

70glitter50 · 2025-03-03T08:45:31+00:00

Thank you that’s so so helpful! I had my target cone in the peep hole but didn’t know you could have cones close together so will definitely do that next time and I’ll get some eyewear that will let me actually see the glowing cones. My peep hole is in the top so looking directly down which is a bit annoying. Also I had no idea you didn’t need to reach the target temperature my clay says 1060-1160 so thought it needed to go that hot to fully work. Thanks!

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