HI,I'M A FIRST TIMER AND WAITING FOR MY FIRST ORDER OF GLASS.HAVEN'T EVEN BEGUN BUT WOULD LOVE SOME GOOD ADVICE,SINCE I'M REAL NERVOUS.I'M USING AN OLD NORMAN KILN.
NANCY
NEED ADVICE
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I found this picture: http://www.pacceram.com/photos/PC10319-1.JPG
So. I'm assuming you have a brick kiln with metal cladding, side fired. If so, it's great for casting and fine for fusing. Kilns are simple appliances, and you have to learn, and adapt, to them. Your firing schedules will probably be different in some way, usually slower, because of the slightly greater chance of thermal shock from side elements. Read the tutorials, do some examples and tests, keep note of your firing schedules, adjust as you learn, have fun. Brock
So. I'm assuming you have a brick kiln with metal cladding, side fired. If so, it's great for casting and fine for fusing. Kilns are simple appliances, and you have to learn, and adapt, to them. Your firing schedules will probably be different in some way, usually slower, because of the slightly greater chance of thermal shock from side elements. Read the tutorials, do some examples and tests, keep note of your firing schedules, adjust as you learn, have fun. Brock
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yes, but.................
For instance, I have an old Norman kiln that I used for traditional glass painting - it was designed for that application....top elements, shallow firing chamber, etc.
I'm sure that Norman made a variety of kiln types so you'll need to familarize yourself with what your kiln is best suited to do.
Have fun,
For instance, I have an old Norman kiln that I used for traditional glass painting - it was designed for that application....top elements, shallow firing chamber, etc.
I'm sure that Norman made a variety of kiln types so you'll need to familarize yourself with what your kiln is best suited to do.
Have fun,
judith
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Hi Nancy
it's a lot to take in as you're first starting isn't it?
In the future you might want to try:
"Anyone with experience with a Norman Kiln?" or something specific as a topic as there are many people on the board and many may not click on a topic like "Need advice" because it's so general.
It's easier for folks on the board with different areas of expertise to help if they see "Newbie needs help with pattern bars" than "HELP!!!!" (which we see all the time on here) and will generally net you more useful info.
best of luck
Phil
it's a lot to take in as you're first starting isn't it?
In the future you might want to try:
"Anyone with experience with a Norman Kiln?" or something specific as a topic as there are many people on the board and many may not click on a topic like "Need advice" because it's so general.
It's easier for folks on the board with different areas of expertise to help if they see "Newbie needs help with pattern bars" than "HELP!!!!" (which we see all the time on here) and will generally net you more useful info.
best of luck
Phil