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firing in a kiln that is 30 years old

From: hubbardk.us
Date: Mon Mar 06 2000 - 13:10:52 PST

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    I would like to hear from any of you that are ceramic/pottery specialists.
    I need some help with our first firing of the year of a kiln I inherited
    which is approx. 25 years old. All elements have been replaced and I am
    not sure of temps etc for firing general stoneware or red clay. This is
    not my area of expertise, I am a painter by specialty. Any general hints,
    step-by steps etc.? I have also heard that you can test a piece of pottery
    for moisture content by placing it on a glass window-if it leaves a
    moisture content on the window, or fog...it isn't ready to be fired>>>
    anyone hear of this? Any help would be appreciated. Also any good
    resources for basic throwing and pottery-kiln firing?
    Help.................hubbardk.us........thank you! 

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