Thank you for the video! I appreciate it because you're right, there really isnt much information for beginner potters and ceramicists out there. I learned a lot from you. Thanks! :)
Hi, I have the same kiln and recently had it wired in to the main circuit so I could buy 16amp elements from cromartie. Did a successful bisque before changing to the new 16amp elements but since putting in the new elements the kiln is tripping the circuit when I switch it on . The kiln was given a 16amp circuit to itself
Well im not an electrician but i was told this. as in your case you have 16amps but the kiln actually spikes at more than 16 amps so you probably need 24 amp breakers to stop it tripping. So what ever the amps co the next highest to stop it tripping. Hope this help. Seek professional advice thought as I did. Good luck.
Thanks for this video. I have a 40 ltr cromartie kiln too, so it's helpful to see how you do your glaze fire. I've been trying out different firing schedules. Your schedule is much faster than mine. I was advised to try 80c up to 600, the 150c to 1200c. This gives me a cone 6 firing, but it takes a very long time. When the kiln gets over 1100c it slows down a lot. Probably because it's old and not too efficient. So I may try your approach and start fast then slow the rate down right at the end. Did you ever figure out why the jug blistered? Thanks again for the vid. I just subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for watching. After much searching I was informed from John Britt that for glaze you can go fast then slow at the end so the glaze can settle and mature. I found that the small kiln can actually be fired at lower temp to get a cone 6. I have now upgraded my kiln so back to testing for a while now. I found you need to use Orton cones to figure out the temps and not rely on the digital readout. The last 100 is apparently the important bit of glaze firing. Its still a bit of a dark art and just needs lots of tests. Thanks for the sub.
Thanks for the detailed walkthrough - very informative. That bowl came out a real treat! I suppose coasters or tiles are a good way of experimenting with glazes and melted glass effects whilst still making something functional. Do you mind giving us an approximate cost of doing a glaze firing in the Cromartie kiln? I'm going to have a go at pit-firing and wood-firing. Mostly because I can't currently afford an electric kiln... I'm very keen to see what can be accomplished with basic equipment and raw materials.
Hi, so glad you found the video informative. My firings run at around £8 i think, I have never really costed it apart from running one of those energy saving meters you get from your energy supplier in the UK. I soon to try pit firing as part of my ongoing challenges so keep an eye out for the video, it will be the finale to the ginger jar challenge.
I have just bought my first kiln and realized i had no idea and im finding it very hard to find out hot to use it. I really need to know how to set the exact kiln for bisque fire if you could help i would really appreciate it. thanks so much anyway. Jacqui
Can cones be reused? Help…! I was using cone 6 and my kiln turned off after the 3rd hour during the firing process. The kiln has cool down now, and I would like to know if I need to replace the cones before I restart the kiln again or should I use the same cones that are in my kiln right now?
You can't really because how the cones melt is heat work. So what you have already has a certain amount of heat work in it. I doubt it will just start where it left off, but you never know.
Hi, yes im getting sort of a cone 6.5. Working on getting the temp a little lower so the cone 7 dosnt bend at all. Any ideas you think I can try to adjust the firing scheduled im open to try.
Thank you for the video! I appreciate it because you're right, there really isnt much information for beginner potters and ceramicists out there. I learned a lot from you. Thanks! :)
Thanks for watching really appreciate the nice comments. Hoping to do some live sessions soon. Keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for details.
i guess I am kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to stream new tv shows online?
@Bobby Turner i would suggest flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
@Yehuda Franklin Definitely, been using FlixZone for since april myself :)
@Yehuda Franklin Thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it!!
Very helpful video! I have this exact kiln.
Glad it was helpful! and thanks for watching.
Hi, I have the same kiln and recently had it wired in to the main circuit so I could buy 16amp elements from cromartie. Did a successful bisque before changing to the new 16amp elements but since putting in the new elements the kiln is tripping the circuit when I switch it on . The kiln was given a 16amp circuit to itself
I'd really appreciate it if you have any ideas
Well im not an electrician but i was told this. as in your case you have 16amps but the kiln actually spikes at more than 16 amps so you probably need 24 amp breakers to stop it tripping. So what ever the amps co the next highest to stop it tripping. Hope this help. Seek professional advice thought as I did. Good luck.
@@MitfordPottery xxx
Thanks for this video. I have a 40 ltr cromartie kiln too, so it's helpful to see how you do your glaze fire. I've been trying out different firing schedules. Your schedule is much faster than mine. I was advised to try 80c up to 600, the 150c to 1200c. This gives me a cone 6 firing, but it takes a very long time. When the kiln gets over 1100c it slows down a lot. Probably because it's old and not too efficient. So I may try your approach and start fast then slow the rate down right at the end. Did you ever figure out why the jug blistered? Thanks again for the vid. I just subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for watching. After much searching I was informed from John Britt that for glaze you can go fast then slow at the end so the glaze can settle and mature. I found that the small kiln can actually be fired at lower temp to get a cone 6. I have now upgraded my kiln so back to testing for a while now. I found you need to use Orton cones to figure out the temps and not rely on the digital readout. The last 100 is apparently the important bit of glaze firing. Its still a bit of a dark art and just needs lots of tests. Thanks for the sub.
@@MitfordPottery Thanks for your reply :)
Thanks for the detailed walkthrough - very informative. That bowl came out a real treat! I suppose coasters or tiles are a good way of experimenting with glazes and melted glass effects whilst still making something functional. Do you mind giving us an approximate cost of doing a glaze firing in the Cromartie kiln?
I'm going to have a go at pit-firing and wood-firing. Mostly because I can't currently afford an electric kiln... I'm very keen to see what can be accomplished with basic equipment and raw materials.
Hi, so glad you found the video informative. My firings run at around £8 i think, I have never really costed it apart from running one of those energy saving meters you get from your energy supplier in the UK. I soon to try pit firing as part of my ongoing challenges so keep an eye out for the video, it will be the finale to the ginger jar challenge.
@@MitfordPottery Best of luck with your endeavours!
I have just bought my first kiln and realized i had no idea and im finding it very hard to find out hot to use it. I really need to know how to set the exact kiln for bisque fire if you could help i would really appreciate it. thanks so much anyway. Jacqui
email me and I will try my best to advise from what i have learnt. Details on the website. Appreciate you watching.
Hiya, I have the same kiln which I have just bought second hand. Will it still fire to cone 6/ 1200 degrees with 13AMP power? Thanks
Yes it will
Can cones be reused?
Help…! I was using cone 6 and my kiln turned off after the 3rd hour during the firing process. The kiln has cool down now, and I would like to know if I need to replace the cones before I restart the kiln again or should I use the same cones that are in my kiln right now?
Hi well im not sur but i would just leave them in and try it. But if in any doubt use new ones
@@MitfordPottery thank you
You can't really because how the cones melt is heat work. So what you have already has a certain amount of heat work in it. I doubt it will just start where it left off, but you never know.
Cone 6 looks a little bit over fired
Hi, yes im getting sort of a cone 6.5. Working on getting the temp a little lower so the cone 7 dosnt bend at all. Any ideas you think I can try to adjust the firing scheduled im open to try.
@@MitfordPottery remove the last 5 minutes holding temperature it might reduce the cone to 6.