John on tue 2 mar 04
Hi all,
Not to go over the financial deep end in just starting in the pottery =
field.
Of course there is the ole "you get what you pay for" in most things we =
buy.
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Could you suggest the better features to look for in a small kiln?
By the specs I've been reading they all seem good and capable.
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In all that I've read on the topic of clay, I would like to work in =
stoneware paper clay, and to fire at and up to ^10 easily.
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Paper clay sounds to be my cup of tea for the fact that if you get =
tired, you can leave it and come back another day with wet on dry and =
keep on building.
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I want to hand build everything I have in mind to build.
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I have Rumatoid Arthritis so throwing clay is out . Haven't tried it and =
I'm not going to take a chance on the strain on my joints.
The thought of hand working clay might be good therapy for the hands, =
but yet to be determined.
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So far this is what I think I need in kiln features....
Top load
Inside Dim..... 2 foot square or smaller
220 volts....power =3D more heat
3" brick
Elements.......easy to change & long lasting
Auto control.......Bartlett or ???
Kiln vent.....Brand ?
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Did I miss anything?
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Thanks for any advice,
John in Ontario, Canada
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