Kiln Search

[Judi Charlson]

Hi
I have the wonderful problem of making a selection of a new kiln. But I have not been able to find what I think I need.
I have searched archives, contacted companies, and I can't find what I think I need. I would appreciate any suggestions. My electrician is ready to work.
I have only been doing kiln cast work in an old 1975 large 3 ring Skutt with a Digatry controller.But I can only make one piece at a time and they are large and need long annealing times.
I intend to do painting and slumping in future, So I think I may need top elements too.
Is that a necessary condition.?
I probably will sign up for Bert's class pre confernence and Rogers post. But I need to know now.
I need to be able to get largest kiln into basement.Sectonal (thinking of largest Olympic oval, but like the L&L DaVinci rectangle 25by 36 by 27 best. It
does not have elemnts in lid.but will provide shut off .
I would like one kiln to do it all. Is that possable?
Any suggestions?I have become truely obsessed and confused.
Thanks,
judi

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You might be interested in a kiln like Delores Taylor has. It's a very large oval ceramics (deep) kiln that also has suspended elements in the lid. The kiln is a Crucible kiln by Seattle Pottery Supply and they did a custom lid for her. Delores does her pate de verre in it as well as fusing and slumping. Maybe she'll read this and have more info for you.

http://www.seattlepotterysupply.com

Els