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smoking pot in an electric kiln

updated mon 8 apr 02

 

Roger Korn on sat 6 apr 02


Hey man,

It's hot and claustrophobic in there and if you nod off, you could bump into an
element. Bummer.

Seriously, can we limit this thread to ACTUAL RESULTS. Its been going on for too long.

Roger

phil davenport wrote:

> Gail:
>
> I don't see why you would need to wrap the pots if you are using the metal cans as
> saggars. The lid seals the can--can't say 100 % sealed--and you have a good
> reduction atmosphere inside the can. As far as seeing smoke coming out of the
> kiln--I haven't seen any evidence of that and we do have vents over the kiln and
> run them all of the time.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Phil Davenport
>
> Gail Dapogny wrote:
>
> > Russell and Phil, I have a question about each of your smoke-firing
> > techniques. .
> > Would it be possible to use some saggers in the electric kiln with the
> > aluminum foil/newspaper wrapped pots inside? That is, would you get
> > similar smoke effects? In such a situation would the smoke be less evident
>
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Lori Leary on sat 6 apr 02


I would like to point out that this is a DISCUSSION List.
I find the delete button quite handy.

Pardon my crankiness,
Lori L
lleary@epix.net


> Seriously, can we limit this thread to ACTUAL RESULTS. Its been going on
for too long.

Andi Fasimpaur on sat 6 apr 02


At 08:46 AM 4/6/02 -0700, you wrote:
>Seriously, can we limit this thread to ACTUAL RESULTS. Its been going on
>for too long.

How about Results from testing and tips/techniques for those who want to
try... I've been following this thread with avid interest, soaking it up
like a sponge... I would hate for those more experienced with any of the
electric kiln sagar firing techniques to feel like they couldn't or
shouldn't post information on how to get consistently wondrous results...

Andi.

Russel Fouts on sun 7 apr 02


Roger

> Seriously, can we limit this thread to ACTUAL RESULTS. Its been going on for too long. <

I never have "actual results". Each pot is Unique and Unrepeatable
(DAMN!) ;-)

Russel

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