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Yogifarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenn
Swiftwater
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USA
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 Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 07:39:19 AM
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So I was taking pottery classes in PA and then moved to rural sullivan county, NY. I inherited in the move a brent pottery wheel and a kiln. Problem is I don't have the correct amps to run the kiln and don't know how to use it since my teacher used to fire all of our pieces. I want to continue practicing my throwing skills on the wheel but am frustrated since none of the pieces I make can be completed without firing. I can't find a class or local potter that is willing to fire my pieces for a fee.
So...does anyone know of a clay and a glaze that can be baked in a regular oven and made functional??
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
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Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 08:20:24 AM
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Besides something polymer based, I don't know of any. You can get something called a rotophase that converts to three phase electricity, which you can run industrial machines with. I am pretty sure that you can dry clay to a bisque form, but don't think you can do the final firing in your home oven. I think it has to get to 800-1000 degres. You might consider trading it on craigslist for a smaller kiln.
Trish
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
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Trish
Sandpoint
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 08:25:26 AM
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just had an idea, check your local highschool or community college. Or maybe make an outdoor one for raku.
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Alee
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 08:48:49 AM
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Jenn- A call to the manufacturer of the kiln should get you an owner's manual. Also they might be loaded online. It probably much to have an electrician wire an outlet for your kiln. Much less than paying a fee each time to fire- and like you have noticed, most people aren't willing to fire other people's hand thrown work for risk of poorly made items ruining their fire.
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aimeeravae
True Blue Farmgirl
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Aimee
Deer River
MN
USA
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Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 10:59:21 AM
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I have emailed a dear family friend with your plight. I am hoping he will get back to me soon. He goes to Japan every year to visit the master he studied with. I am hoping I caught him home. He is wonderful man and teacher and artist. He is one of those people you are just drawn to. here is his web site. http://www.visi.com/~melpots/
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tribalcime
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lisa
lexington
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Posted - Jun 07 2008 : 2:23:09 PM
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Dont know if it will help you or not -- But my mom keeps her kiln in the basement on wheels where she can unplug the dryer and plug the kiln in when she wants to use it.
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