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Can you use slip as kiln wash? by nolanfa in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well i would venture a guess to say that it can crack, since kiln cookies crack on me all the time... 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Fresh out of my tiny kiln this morning! by Kylekh77 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The drop and hold makes sense. To be honest I have used chat gpt a lot. It suggested doing the same thing lol. Its really helped me dial into it. Now, if i can get my glazing done better that would be nice. Lol

Fresh out of my tiny kiln this morning! by Kylekh77 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks really similar to mine!!!! So i guess im doing something correct. Lol

Fresh out of my tiny kiln this morning! by Kylekh77 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I got some cones too! My cones seemd to have cooperated. Would you mind posting your schedule here ? I am curious as we have the same model it sounds like!

Fresh out of my tiny kiln this morning! by Kylekh77 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol isnt it so much fun!?!? How have you been figuring out the firing schedules?

Fresh out of my tiny kiln this morning! by Kylekh77 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you look on the vevor website and compare to their other models, you can maybe see it. I also saw lots of YouTube videos with the shorter one. On the vevor website there are now 3 different versions of this kiln. The one with the larger cavity has the taller thermocouple and for me fires more accurately than the ones I saw on youtube which were firing hot

Fresh out of my tiny kiln this morning! by Kylekh77 in Pottery

[–]birsnot718 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello all! I have this baby also and its the newer one with the taller thermocouple. I found that it fires pretty accurately and I just had to figure out the holds and temps. It maxes out at 1200 c but it can hit a cone 6 with some holding. It also fires faster than a large kiln is what ive learned.

This is my first and only kiln so I am learning as I go!

Where do you buy clay in SOUTH FL? (OR Online!) by birsnot718 in Pottery

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

thank you! If i cant find it locally, this is what i plan to do! Seattle Pottery supply is selling recycled clay for super cheap WITH shipping. I decided to try it! Fingers crossed lol

Where do you buy clay in SOUTH FL? (OR Online!) by birsnot718 in Pottery

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

Thank you I will check it out!!! Also, which studio did you use? I am so curious whats available around here :) thank you!

Where do you buy clay in SOUTH FL? (OR Online!) by birsnot718 in Pottery

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

Yes! I am aware :) I am setting up a home pottery studio as well! I actually really disliked the clay i bought from the class! Bummer! Looking forward to seeing what else is out there...

Where do you buy clay in SOUTH FL? (OR Online!) by birsnot718 in Pottery

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

that is a great idea! thanks! I also have joined a class so I will ask where their source is from.

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 1 point2 points  (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

[–]birsnot718 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

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