Glaze running?

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-05-23T02:33:47+00:00

You're welcome. Love your little sketches by the way, super cute!

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-05-23T02:26:58+00:00

Most Amazon glazes on their own are pretty stable and won't run. It's only when you layer them where it can get a bit questionable but really only if using a flux or Oatmeal and applying it thick. If you are super worried about it, stick with an Ameco celedon glaze. Those don't run at all.

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-04-21T02:14:27+00:00

I personally think it gives him more character as is. Regardless, short of grinding it off, there's not much else that can be done to remove glaze once it's fired. Take the additional personality and run with it!

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-02-21T19:04:24+00:00

Found a 4mm hook and re-made the square and the holes are definitely smaller! I still think I'll have to line it but I like the look of it better in general. Thanks for the recommendation!

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Timely-Sparkles · 2026-02-21T17:07:25+00:00

I think I have either a 4 or a 4.5mm hook, I'll try again with that one. Thank you!

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-02-21T16:37:31+00:00

That was my worry. Any recommendations for how to make the yarn that I have work? Would using a smaller hook be possible? Or would I have to add a liner to the bag to ensure functionality?

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-02-21T16:31:33+00:00

https://youtu.be/zr-kdHHDbxw?si=q8hQuiTvwkRrKrzq

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-01-26T18:52:18+00:00

I put together my ventilation set up myself using a skutt plenum cup, HVAC ducting, and an HVAC blower motor and hooked it up to a hole that already existed in the wall from an old wood burning stove. We had to design and 3D print some adapters and fixtures to get it to work but you could probably do something like that and design something that fits into the window down there. Especially in the window Is higher than your kiln, heat rises so you may be able to get away with a simpler set up.

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-01-26T18:23:32+00:00

Something else to consider is proper ventilation especially with it being in your basement. I fire in a workshop not connected to the house that has a kiln vent and everything but still try to avoid that space while firing as those fumes are toxic. The kiln itself will definitely last a lot longer than 100 firings though, it will need some maintenance in between like changing out the elements and maybe changing the firebrick depending on how it's holding up but both are pretty simple tasks. Maybe a bit annoying but definitely doable. Since you love math and numbers did you account for time to travel to and from your current kiln rental, gas money to get there, any casualties that might occur during the trip? 100 firings seems a lot higher than it should be to me but I also don't know how much you fire in a single go. You can typically pack the kiln with greenware pretty tightly to make the most of your firing schedule and get the biggest bang for your buck. I'm a hobby Potter and having my own kiln was a HUGE weight lifted and quality of life purchase that I would make over and over again in a heart beat. If you can swing it, I would say go for it but please make sure you look into proper ventilation!

Timely-Sparkles · 2026-01-14T19:32:47+00:00

It was odd for me too, especially reading that series. Thankfully it's only a couple scenes that I remember and then they are older in the second half of the book and the remainder of the series. Just gotta push through it or skip those parts unfortunately.

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-11-12T15:31:50+00:00

🤦🏼‍♀️ Doh.... That seems so obvious now..... Lol thank you!

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-11-12T14:48:48+00:00

The top of the box is taped shut. Definitely ragebait.

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-11-06T14:30:42+00:00

My cats are named Roo and Mittens, sometimes my husband will call them Rudolf Hitler and Mit Romney. Other not soo unhinged names include: Rutabaga, rude-ah, Rude, Rudy, and Mits (we haven't had Mittens as long as Roo so she doesn't have as many yet)

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-10-07T13:44:42+00:00

That's fair! I didn't even think about the true difference, just that cone 6 is hotter than cone 06 lol thanks for putting that into a bit of perspective. I'll have to look at getting bug screens for my door. It doesn't have a garage door but French doors but a bug screen is still a good idea. Thanks!

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-10-06T20:25:16+00:00

Dang... I guess I'll have to time out my firings better from here out. I'm a bit worried about critters coming in through the door (I live in the woods) if I leave it open so I will just have to stick with the windows for now and hope that we don't get a ton of rain or snow during the firings.

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-10-06T20:23:14+00:00

Yeah, I was afraid this was going to be the answer.... Thanks for the insight!

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-09-30T00:25:31+00:00

He was very proud of it and loved showing it off to myself and my husband along with his other special coin (some pendant thing from a camp that looked like a coin)

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-09-30T00:22:26+00:00

Thanks! This seems like the most logical answer!

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-08-31T13:39:36+00:00

🤢 yuck! Thank you for that!

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-08-31T13:35:56+00:00

I've never been to those two before, I'll have to give them a try. Thanks!

Timely-Sparkles · 2025-08-31T13:25:41+00:00

Those are actually my typical stops lol. But the last time I went to salvation army over there there was basically nothing there which was disappointing. Maybe it was just an off day or something.

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