I fire at cone 6 reduction in my studio practice. My gas kiln, Doris, is converted from an electric kiln shell. It is a downdraft style kiln fired with 100lb propane tanks. Doris usually takes between 8 and ten hours to fire depending on how long one preheats or candles the kiln.
Expect to spend the majority of your day at the studio. Bring snacks, tea, a good book. How you load a gas kiln influences the result of glaze surfaces so it takes extra consideration. I’ll show you how to control the temperature climb of the kiln, how to ensure the firing is balanced top to bottom, and how to ensure the atmosphere is maintained for best glaze outcomes. You will learn how to control firing with gas pressure, air mix at the burner, air mix at the damper, and patience.
I fire at cone 6 reduction in my studio practice. My gas kiln, Doris, is converted from an electric kiln shell. It is a downdraft style kiln fired with 100lb propane tanks. Doris usually takes between 8 and ten hours to fire depending on how long one preheats or candles the kiln.
Expect to spend the majority of your day at the studio. Bring snacks, tea, a good book. How you load a gas kiln influences the result of glaze surfaces so it takes extra consideration. I’ll show you how to control the temperature climb of the kiln, how to ensure the firing is balanced top to bottom, and how to ensure the atmosphere is maintained for best glaze outcomes. You will learn how to control firing with gas pressure, air mix at the burner, air mix at the damper, and patience.