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Gas Kiln Firing
Gas kilns are the most popular type of fuel kilns used today. If you’re looking for a way to add a whole different dimension to your ceramic art then you’ll want to investigate gas kiln firing. With gas firing, you can control the atmosphere your work is exposed to, which directly affects the final outcome of your glazes and clay bodies. Here you’ll find expert advice from ceramic artists and potters who use gas kiln firing to add a unique dimension to their work. Whether you choose an updraft or downdraft kiln, your work is large or small, a gas firing kiln can be tailored to meet your needs and expand your possibilities. And if you are looking for glaze recipes to fire in your gas kiln, don't forget to download your free copy of 33 Tried and True Glaze Recipes, a perfect resource for potters and ceramic artists who are ready to experiment with custom glazes, or for those who have grown tired of their own tried and true glazes.
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May 20, 2009
Striving for Perfection: Energy Efficiency and Combustion
Firing Atmospheres Glaze Recipe for "Modified Ohata Khaki" Atmospheric Controls What is perfect combustion? The description in the North American Combustion Handbook is rather simple: Perfect combustion exists when one carbon atom is combined with two atoms of oxygen to form one carbon dioxide molecule, plus heat. But when you are firing a kiln to achieve a certain consistent atmosphere, it becomes a little more complicated. To achieve complete combustion, the exact proportions of fuel and oxygen are required with nothing remaining. In a gas kiln firing, this is ...
April 25, 2008
In the May 2007 issue of , John Britt contributed an essay to the Comment column, which suggests simple changes that potters can make in their studio habits to help make their practice more Earth friendly. I am excerpting a couple of highlights from his essay here.
March 24, 2008
This week, we will take a look at how Carcia uses terra sigillata, vegetation, oxides and salts to make her vividly colored work.
