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clay & glaze freezing

updated wed 7 oct 09

 

Kathy Chase-Jones on tue 6 oct 09


> Hi Antoinette, I had the same problem the first year in my
> studio. I wrapped the clay in a layer of plastic, and then
> draped an electric blanket over it.The clay was off the
> floor on a pallet. I set it on low(ish) and it kept the
> clay above freezing all winter. I installed a wood stove,
> and when the temp was warm in the studio the electric
> blanket automatically shuts off. You can probably do the
> same thing with your glaze buckets, but I would raise them
> off the studio floor also. The kilns should be fine as
> long as the don't get rained or snowed on. Good luck with
> your new move! Kathy Chase-Jones www.earthnfirepottery.com