Converted Kiln

I got up this morning and got the kiln started at about 7am. When I first made my little kiln conversion, I had trouble getting the heat up. I could only get it to around 1400 F and it would stall. So I made a few changes and bingo.

I put three bricks up to divert the heat and slow its movement around the kiln and keep it from going straight up and out.

The arrow show the movement of the heat on the first picture and the second one is with the kaowool top on it. I also added a row of bricks to make it a little taller. I have two shelves so I cannot do alot at one time but at least I have a kiln

As you can see it is not fancy, but it does get the job done. I can get a bisque firing done in about 8 hours and a glaze firing in about 10 to 12.

I hope that tomorrow I can get a glaze firing done, but not sure if I will be able to get it in the schedule. Have to take the boys to help with a Scout project and then to a birthday party afterward. If I do manage to get home it time, it will have to be a late firing. That is one disadvantage of not have a electric kiln with controls, I have to baby sit it the whole time.

Until next time

Wayne, <><

"The Unkown Potter"