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koreyej sharing my studio with a 3 year old

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In Topic: DIY Magnetic Trimming Chuck

Posted 9 Mar 2013

Claypple, on 08 March 2013 - 10:00 PM, said:
I am missing something. Why do you have to build the block, attach the magnets, etc. Why cannot you just use the magnet blocks like on the photo below? They are $0.99 a piece.

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Where did you get these magnets?
In Topic: What was the last milestone you hit in pottery?|Jan.23,2012

Posted 30 Jan 2013

I've hit a lot of milestones this year: setting up my own fully-functioning studio at home, firing my own kiln, doing my first pottery show and signing up for another one, actually putting inventory in my Etsy shop and making my fist sale there, too. I am so very pleased with my progress. Thanks for asking the question! Sometimes, it's easy to get discouraged with small setbacks. It's good to look back and see how far I've come.
In Topic: Pottery Videos

Posted 8 Jan 2013

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who can't afford to spend $$ on videos. Off to look for freebies!
In Topic: Firing electric kiln in wooden shed

Posted 8 Jan 2013

Smallshapes, on 08 January 2013 - 03:52 PM, said:
neilestrick, on 08 January 2013 - 09:01 AM, said:
Line the floor under and around the kiln with cement board. You cannot put a kiln on a wood floor. I say at the very least put a ridge vent on the roof. It's going to get really hot in there, and during the winter you won't want to leave the door open if there's any sort of wind or snow. If it's a digital kiln, the controller will malfunction if it gets too hot.

I am going to make these modifications to the shed when summer rolls around, thanks! It's not a digital kiln so that's not an issue and it's so cold outside I am not too worried about the shed overheating until it warms up outside.

What I meant was it would be a good idea to follow other's suggestions on the shed. All of that was already said. My comment only had to do with your ware.
In Topic: Firing electric kiln in wooden shed

Posted 8 Jan 2013

Smallshapes, on 08 January 2013 - 03:52 PM, said:
neilestrick, on 08 January 2013 - 09:01 AM, said:
Line the floor under and around the kiln with cement board. You cannot put a kiln on a wood floor. I say at the very least put a ridge vent on the roof. It's going to get really hot in there, and during the winter you won't want to leave the door open if there's any sort of wind or snow. If it's a digital kiln, the controller will malfunction if it gets too hot.

I am going to make these modifications to the shed when summer rolls around, thanks! It's not a digital kiln so that's not an issue and it's so cold outside I am not too worried about the shed overheating until it warms up outside.

The shed should be fine. However, you may want to consider downfiring your kiln. I fire in similar circumstances, and have experienced some pinholing from the quicker cooling due to the cold temperatures outdoors. Good luck!