How Do You Glaze & Fire Pottery In A Kiln?

Working with a kiln can be dangerous if you don't follow many safety precautions. A kiln can get up to 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit in order to fire and glaze pottery. Electric and non-electric kilns require different methods for preparation and firing.

Since non-electric is most common, this method is best to learn. Prepare the kiln to heat up if it hasn't been used in a while by using kiln wash on its bottom. Brush the wash in one direction with a cloth, repeating the process four times.

Leave the wash in the kiln and fire it up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit; let it cool naturally with the lid on. This helps prepare the kiln to reach its extreme temperatures. Place your pottery into the kiln after it has cooled, starting at the bottom.

If you have multiple pottery pieces, work your way up to the shelves, making sure the pottery isn't touching. Set the time and temperature for the firing process. Depending upon your materials, this may differ.

The usual temperature for firing pottery is ... more.

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