top of page
Profile
Join date: Nov 8, 2020
Posts (9)
Jun 27, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Rebranding from SolidagoCeramics to NadineBlakemoreCeramcis
Rebranding from SolidagoCeramcis to NadineBlakemoreCeramics
5
0
Jun 27, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Keeping Betty going and Knowing When to replace the kiln elements
Yes, kilns are expensive and no, they don’t last forever, but you knew that already, right! Why Kiln Logs Matter For a potter, the kiln is the one piece of pottery studio equipment you simply cannot be without, and mine is in regular use. As part of my regular kiln maintenance, I keep a detailed kiln firing log and note everything: the number of firings, the type (bisque or glaze), the cone it has gone up to (that’s a measurement of temperature and time), and the date I switched it on. I also...
6
0
Jun 7, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Betty, the kiln
My own little business started in 2017 when Grandma Betty sadly passed away. It did mean that my husband inherited a little bit of money though, and yes, he was very kind and actually gifted me a kiln. I remember the discussions, how big, front or top loader, where to put it, and how to connect it to the electrics. Do we need a special supply? Yes, we do, and we eventually settled on a Northern Kiln front loader. We bought a new shed and yes, I almost burned it down when I forgot to close the...
3
0
nadineblakemore
Admin
More actions
bottom of page
