Two Part - Electronic Kiln Workshop with Nancy Ross

Saturday, October 30, 2021
Complete workshop includes Part 1:?9:30 am - 12:00?pm ?// ?Part 2: 1:00 - 3:30?pm

Part 1: Beyond Presets

• What you need besides pots. Best shelves, posts.
• Kiln wash - best recipe and why you should use it
• Loading hints and the value of cones.
• How to fire your kiln with good control. Understand what is happening in the kiln during different phases of the firing. Why you should be patient when opening a finished kiln load. Going beyond the presets. Sample firing schedules.

Part 2: What you can (and probably should) fix yourself

• What breaks and why on electronic kilns. (Also kiln sitters, if you have an older kiln.)
• Elements
• Thermocouples
• Relays
• How to save money from a verified cheapskate.