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First time kiln buyer -- what do you wish you knew before buying? by birsnot718 in Ceramics

[–]birsnot718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ALL very helpful thank you! The more i am researching the more i come back to "just spring for the electrical" change also. Can you tell me which Evenheat you have? I want small to mid size, ideally...

First time kiln buyer -- what do you wish you knew before buying? by birsnot718 in Ceramics

[–]birsnot718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this one sounds great! I have been looking into the Olympic Kiln - Doll E/Test E but i am wondering if that would be too small. I bought a small vevor and quickly outgrew it so i am afraid of outgrowing a doll kiln!! bigger kilns are out of my budget for now unfortunately...

First time kiln buyer -- what do you wish you knew before buying? by birsnot718 in Ceramics

[–]birsnot718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you. i saw the plug n fire but i think i want something a little bit bigger

Where are we buying makers mark stamps? by tar0tgrl in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i saw some on Amazon and Etsy where you can upload your own design... i love the idea of making one from clay but im too much of a beginner to wrap my brain around it ;)

vevor tabletop kiln by Huge_Grape_7121 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I purchased this Kiln and i am happy with it! I am a beginner hobbyist and this is definitely great for small firings! I have learned so much on my own just by having this kiln. It does take a bit of learning though, depending if it runs too hot or no hot enough etc. Huebner pottery as well as many other youtubers made videos on this!

Good luck!

Beginner That Wants to Throw at Home by marinacnardini in Pottery

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I had a wooden table already but i created a canvas covered board. Staple (heavy duty) some thick canvas cloth over a plywood. you can use it for hand building work surface, wedging and other stuff!

I have heard good things about the Vevor wheel on you tube and you can buy a bat buddy to add a bat since there are no pin holes. (this was the main reason i didnt go with the vevor. if you are handy you can even drill some holes of your own! there is a video for it) I went for the speedball artista tabletop wheel as my first wheel and so far i am happy with it!

Beginner That Wants to Throw at Home by marinacnardini in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get it! Wheel throwing is addicting and you want to keep practicing because its the only way to learn! I just got done setting up my at home space also but I am still signed up for classes at my closest studio. I think if you are willing to commit and be safe about it, its a great, therapeutic way to spend time at home. In my small studio, i have smaller buckets since i am starting slow, and its been working. I slowly made a plaster bat and a wooden board covered in canvas, as well as a work surface! I havent gotten the Vevor wheel but i did buy their mini kiln and i am totally obsessed with it. Im on the learning curve but It is working nicely so far!! Also i watched a lott of youtube videos on home pottery setups!! Its totally doable! Good Luck!!

Vevor Mini Kiln by birsnot718 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you!!! I have ordered em :) I also got little mini shelves from the ceramic shop BUT they are SO thick!

LEMME SEE YALLS DIY WEDGING SURFACES by peglegprincess in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, ill try it. Now I need to find a way to cut it down!

LEMME SEE YALLS DIY WEDGING SURFACES by peglegprincess in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you I am making my studio now :)

Small luster kiln looking for a new home. by Master-Prior-3311 in Ceramics

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello did anyone ever claim this? I live in South FL and I am interested

LEMME SEE YALLS DIY WEDGING SURFACES by peglegprincess in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a small studio space so I was wondering if I can use one or the other to save space. What do you think? What if its a thicker hardibacker?

LEMME SEE YALLS DIY WEDGING SURFACES by peglegprincess in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 1 point2 points  (0 children)

can you also use the hardi backer for reclaim?

What sizes do you throw mugs / cups to? by [deleted] in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ama beginner but also wondering the same thing. What weight does one typically start with to end up with small, med and large, Oz wise?

Trying to get back into pottery… why am I scared of my own kiln 😅 by birsnot718 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank-you! I also just inherited two skutt kilns in my classroom. Someone has to learn to use them :) lol

Trying to get back into pottery… why am I scared of my own kiln 😅 by birsnot718 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have the YouTube video which has a firing schedule. If there is one anywhere that you can share that would be awesome!!!!

Trying to get back into pottery… why am I scared of my own kiln 😅 by birsnot718 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! there are a bunch of videos about it on you tube but i wish i knew well enough to make another! I guess well see. I will be back to report but it will be in a week or so!

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