How To Use A Kiln For Ceramics

These kilns are the largest available capable of firing the biggest pieces in a studio and they come equipped with many special features.

How to use a kiln for ceramics.

Having a reliable kiln that can reach and maintain high temperatures is crucial to turn clay into ceramics. Using an electric pottery kiln requires knowledge of the equipment and proper maintenance. Professional workshops use huge kilns that can fire many pieces at a time. Electric kilns are far more accessible than gas kilns or wood kilns and they are pretty straightforward but it still can be difficult to know what you should look for when purchasing an electric pottery kiln.

Fortunately nowadays you can also choose from a variety of smaller kilns that can be used at home. A kiln is a furnace or oven that is used for burning drying and sometimes baking. Part 1 of 9 how to use an electric pottery kiln. If you are interested in learning to use a fuel fired kiln find a class or a nearby potter who will teach you the ropes.

Learn how to use an electric pottery kiln in this free ceramics video series. Firing fuel burning kilns can be more of an art than a science. Fuel fired kilns need to be attended during the beginning of their warm up period until the flashpoint of the fuel the temperature at which the fuel ignites has been reached.