|
| Tips, Techniques, and Questions -- Technical questions or tips |
2014-08-07, 4:02pm
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 31, 2014
Posts: 16
|
|
Wisdom Sought for New Kiln
Hi guys!
I am new to this game and am setting up my first studio after choosing this to be my path after retiring from teaching.
My request is simple: I am getting ready to try my new Blue Bird kiln and have gone through all the product information which, although I do speak English, was a bit tedious. I am hoping to get a few words of wisdom before I break it in.... I don't think I need kiln wash, in fact I don't think I need to do anything. However, I figured this was the go to place just in case I am VERY WRONG! lol
Should I plug it in and just go?
Cindy In Maine
|
2014-08-07, 4:04pm
|
 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 31, 2006
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 2,214
|
|
Yes. Plug it in and go.
__________________
Kathy
|
2014-08-07, 4:18pm
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 31, 2014
Posts: 16
|
|
(o:
Thanks, Kathy!
|
2014-08-07, 4:53pm
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 31, 2006
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 2,214
|
|
YVW! I did nothing to mine, just programmed in my schedule and started.
__________________
Kathy
|
2014-08-08, 11:24am
|
 |
specializing in obnoxious
|
|
Join Date: Jul 19, 2008
Location: Sacramento California
Posts: 558
|
|
Kiln wash is not necessary, but it would likely help save your shelf if you have a programming oops and a bead melts down in the kiln.
__________________
Sarah
__Go Big, or Go Home!__
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
2014-08-08, 5:27pm
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 07, 2014
Location: Beachmere, QLD Australia
Posts: 45
|
|
Wisdom Sought for New Kiln
Hi Cindy,
welcome to LE! I got my first kiln - also a blue bird - about a month ago and had the same doubts. After reading all the threads I could I plugged it in and programmed it. Held my breath and... worked perfectly first go! Didn't use kiln wash. There are so many great tips on here. Good idea to read the safety thread too for great advice on kilns and general studio safety. Jump in and have fun with your new toy 
Caitie
|
2014-08-08, 6:22pm
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 08, 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 1,687
|
|
Kiln wash, or lay some fiber down. Better safe than sorry if a relay whacks out during a long anneal!
__________________
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Barbara
|
2014-08-08, 6:27pm
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 31, 2014
Posts: 16
|
|
Thanks to everyone for responding! I think I'll play it safe and go with the fiber option. Mostly, I am going to stop hesitating and enjoy the toy. That was wonderful advice! Still a couple weeks away from propane... so I went to Lowe's and got a couple more bottles of MAPP gas. lol
Cindy
|
2014-08-08, 6:50pm
|
 |
Slogan Challenged...
|
|
Join Date: Mar 21, 2009
Location: Maricopa, Arizona
Posts: 6,286
|
|
How exciting! Let us know how it goes
__________________
Kristin ~
Facebook:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Etsy:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 8:07pm.
|
