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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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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 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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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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The following excerpt is from the section "Ergonomics for Sustaining the Body" written by Christel Harrison, OTR/L CHT, which was included in the 2013 book  Sustainable Ceramics by Robert Ha …

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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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