Tech Tip

Posted by Lindsey Carroll on 2nd May 2015

How to Keep Your Kiln in Good Health

Perform the following maintenance to keep your kiln in fine working order. For All Skutt Kilns:  1. Vacuum the floor and element grooves regularly. Carefully vacuum around ther …

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Posted by Lindsey Carroll on 1st Apr 2015

Kiln Loading 101

Kiln Loading 101 3 kiln posts per shelfNever load wet workLeave 2" clearance from lid, walls and thermocoupleFor even firings, spread mass uniformly throughout kilnSee what Skutt has to say about loa …

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How to Choose a Kiln

Posted by Lindsey Carroll on 1st Apr 2015

How to Choose a Kiln

How to Choose a KilnYou will need to know the following things before choosing the right kiln.Will you be primarily using your kiln to fire ceramic or glass?What capacity will you need?Consider the …

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Posted by Lindsey Carroll on 3rd Mar 2015

Frozen Clay Part II

Here's a recent customer question:If my clay is dry, will freezing it cause any problems like if I store it in a non-heated building?Good question. The answer is no, freezing will not cause any proble …

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Frozen Clay?

Posted by Josh Rysted on 1st Feb 2015

Frozen Clay?

During these cold weather months we frequently get questions about what happens to moist clay if it freezes. Clay that freezes isn't ruined, but it needs a lot of work before it can be used again. T …

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