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Electric kiln firing is one of the most common firing methods because electric kilns are readily available and simple to install, but that doesn’t mean that electric firing yields common results. Electric kilns can be incredible tools in the pottery studio. In this collection of articles, you will see how creative potters and ceramic artists are using electric kilns to create exquisite ceramic art.

Not only can electric kilns produce great results, but they also offer control and dependability. And electric kilns keep becoming more versatile, economical and easy to use with advances in controllers, energy efficiency, materials and safety.

Reading these articles, you’ll discover ways to improve your electric firing results and be ready to take advantage of the incredible potential electric kilns have to offer. So download your free copy of Electric Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration, Instruction and Glaze Recipes for Electric Ceramic Kilns when you sign up for Ceramic Arts Daily today!

Electric Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration, Instruction and Glaze Recipes for Electric Ceramic Kilns includes the following articles:

 

Electric Kiln Success

by Jonathan Kaplan


Jonathan Kaplan explains how layering and combining cone 6 glazes and using a controlled cooling cycle can create some exciting surfaces in a electric firing.

 

 

 

 

Satori Yamaoka’s Electric and Propane Combination Firing

by Bob McWilliams


Learn how Satori Yamaoka combines both oxidation and slight reduction to create amazing oil-spot surfaces in his innovative electric and propane kiln. Plus he shares his kiln diagrams and glaze recipes!

 

Wood Ash Glazing in an Electric Kiln

by Harry Spring


Potter Harry Spring shares his cone 6 wood-ash glaze recipes and explains how has come to appreciate the convenience of electronically controlled kilns.

Ten Basics of Firing Electric Kilns

From the Pottery Making Illustrated Instructor’s File Archives


If you missed the lecture on firing electric kilns, you’ll appreciate this refresher course that covers all the bases.


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