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Very well endowed with elements. From the back view you can see how simple the wiring is on a kiln like this.

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A question about a glaze or body should be a reason to run a test. Having your own small programmable kiln means you can do that without waiting for a production load or tolerating someone else’s firing schedule.
This is a Cone Art 119D: an 11-inch-diameter, 9-inch-deep, 0.57-cubic-foot cone 10 test kiln. It runs on 208 V and has a Bartlett Genesis touchscreen controller. Being able to create, edit and repeat firing schedules easily is central to how it's used and what can be tested. It holds four or five mugs, or a dozen clay and glaze test specimens. Small loads make frequent testing practical: compare a recipe adjustment, investigate a defect or check a new material shipment. Controlling the cooling schedule is among the most fascinating of tests (and a way to emulate a slow-cooling production kiln). With most firings below cone 7, a set of elements can last a thousand firings. Start with a kiln like this and you will discover how much you can accomplish before needing a larger one. Even then, the little kiln keeps its job.
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Test Kiln
A test kiln is a must for all potters and small manufacturers, even serious hobbyists. Here is why. |
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