home studio // bisque-firing my new kiln

[@susan3156]

I have a similar kiln which I’ve only just bought so it’s great to watch your videos, thank you 🙏

[@AudreyCCeramics]

hope you are having fun with it!

[@julialapeze6470]

Thank you for your video! Very soothing and you helped me so much!

[@AudreyCCeramics]

thanks julia :) this encourages me to do more videos like that!

[@AngieCurl]

I just bought this Kiln, but I have an updated controller. very helpful info!

[@Zarevnazabawa]

same here) Will be first firing mine on Sunday )

[@ozlemguler4324]

Thankyou for an informative video about your kiln. Really helpful! :)

[@crush3095]

OMG the coffee maker!! I NEED to make one

[@shannonberry612]

could you show how you wired the plug into your home?

[@glassmosaic]

i've just uploaded on my channel!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKatpWeGr7algck

[@ebba279]

Love this video, so soothing. You have a new subscriber😍

[@danabanana5806]

i loved this video :) do u mind sharing the link for the kiln u bought?

[@systemabulgaria8941]

Thank you for this video and good luck on your journey! :)

[@nancyltate2943]

Good luck just did the second batch myself lots of exciting things to come

[@samueldwayne6899]

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[@ryanmatthias728]

@Samuel Dwayne yea, been using instaflixxer for since december myself =)

[@Higher_Perspective_Art]

This is awesome! I recently just started my pottery journey too, although I have been taking a more primitive approach as I don't have the money for a nice kiln (yet). Have you tried burnishing any of your clay pieces?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

welcome to the club :) it will be an amazing journey. i've not done burnishing before as i usually glaze my pieces! hope you are connected to a pottery studio that can help you fire your pieces :)

[@Higher_Perspective_Art]

@@AudreyCCeramics Thanks for the reply Audrey, do you know if that is something that pottery studios usually do for potters, whats a normal price range for firing pieces if so?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

@@Higher_Perspective_Art i think it really depends on studio to studio! i know my studio does but only for their students and artists who rent their studio space. but i know some studios do firing for non-students and charge by per piece, while others charge by a kiln load. either that or you might wanna join a forum (eg. clay buddies on facebook) and check if there are home potters around your area who would help you fire at a cost. for a beginner, i would really encourage you to get connected to the studio for their resources :)

[@saumya7922]

@@AudreyCCeramics unfortunately the place where I live , no such rent kilns are available. But I still made a few pieces and probably when I'll earn I'll buy a kiln and fire them. I would only need 1 kiln right ? For after glaze firing and bisque firing

[@AudreyCCeramics]

@@saumya7922 yes! one kiln only.

[@helentaylor978]

thankyou

[@swankissankrouge3625]

I see that you have a smaller kiln. I'm looking for a kiln, I've also seen ones that are the same width (40 cm / 16'' diameter inside) but then also 46 cm / 18'' in height. I wonder, is it better to go for the 38 cm / 15'' height option when you don't have access to power supply, instead of the taller one? will it put significantly less pressure on the power grid of your house? Otherwise I want to buy the medium sized kiln instead (I'm talking about the kilns that plug into a regular outlet ofc)

[@Calamath]

i make a lot of mirrors and flat pieces with clay so it takes up a lot of surface area in the kiln, but my pieces barely ever have much height. does that mean i can place more shelves with less space in between them in order to fire a lot of flat pieces at once? I'm just beginning firing my own pieces! Thanks!

[@AudreyCCeramics]

every layer of shelf is about 1/2 inch and kiln posts are at least 1/2 inch. if you have many flat pieces and they are same size, i would suggest using plate racks for stacking them and that would maximise ur kiln space

[@Katastrophic_Artz]

Hello! with the kilin you use, can you use stoneware clay?

[@iamcloud2861]

I very like little thingss

[@CourtneyFromhart]

Did you kiln wash the shelf and bottom?

[@yolandamukhlis]

It’s a really cute video! Thank you so much. It’s very detailed and refreshing. I have university assignment about ceramics, may I use some of your part in the video for my assignment? I’ve been searching for kiln used for ceramics. I’ll put the credits and your KZbin Channel. Let me know if I can use your video. Thank you!

[@AudreyCCeramics]

sure go ahead :)

[@dkwgallery2024]

Getting ready to buy a kiln. Watching your videos is getting me so enthused. I have money set aside to buy a medium size(?) Maybe $2500? What would you have done differently on your purchase? I have the facilities where I will be able to turn around and rent time out so that is why I want to buy a larger one. There is a need in my area.

[@lanamamba3459]

Hello! Could you tell us what specific kiln you're using? 🥺 And where could I buy one? I'm a student-artist in the Philippines, and I always wanted to try out ceramic pottery 😊 I plan on saving up I can have my own home pottery studio like you! ☺️ Thank you for being such an inspiration! New subscriber here hehe :))

[@SetGozo]

great video

[@molovesmusic567]

this looks like the PERFECT kiln for a hobbyist/newbie. what brand and model is it if you dont mind me asking?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

i'm using the olympic MAS129E - from clay-king: www.clay-king.com/kilns/olympic_kilns/medallion_kilns/olympic-mas129e.html

[@molovesmusic567]

@@AudreyCCeramics thank you SO much!! I was always concerned about the sizes of kilns, and was surprised by the size and affordability of this one. I'll keep this in my list for future references when i start making pottery!

[@CeeJayKay]

Cool!!! I want one!!! 🙂

[@crush3095]

@@AudreyCCeramics WOW! So great

[@Nwongsam75]

What kiln are you using

[@maiczka]

How many liters does this kiln have?

[@barira2995]

did you have to install a new breaker? I noticed the listing said requires a 20 amp breaker

[@AudreyCCeramics]

i didnt as there were already points in my home with 20 amp breaker. it's quite common in bathrooms and kitchens

[@preetigopichand]

Do u recommend any other kiln for home based firing with 120v that is a little affordable I do jewellery out of Terracotta And need to bisque fire and sometimes glazes

[@AudreyCCeramics]

sorry for the late reply! there are definitely much smaller ones for jewelry firing. you can check them out here: www.clay-king.com/smallkilns.htm unfortunately price wise i think they have just inflated since 2022 and remained around the range of 800 and above no matter how small :(

[@aliviamoe]

Hi! I just bought this kiln and am finding it hard to program. Could you make a video on how to program it for a bisque firing? I was trying to follow the buttons with you in this video and couldn't keep up.

[@AudreyCCeramics]

hey! you can view my video on making ceramics at home here, i did video the settings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGKsmahombSBa68 else, you can check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYWbdqOHmLaXgtk

[@sueannkim6453]

could you tell us about installation of the eclectic kiln inside your home?? thanks

[@AudreyCCeramics]

i will be doing up a video sharing tips on setting up a kiln at home soon!

[@mohamedsaadany8883]

What is the price of the kiln ?

[@scarletsparrow4933]

What kind of kiln do you have?

[@renod.7713]

How much is the kiln?

[@dietclams2001]

What do you use for ventilation? Is the window enough?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

for a kiln this size, a fan + open window is sufficient! i'm also not in the room when it fires

[@Kailalove]

I had planned on including an art studio as one of the rooms in house in the future. I am very into crocheting/knitting but also pottery- I planned on including the kiln in the same room where I will organize my yarns/glazes/etc. Is this unwise? Your comment about the gases has now made me nervous lol!

[@napoleonretana367]

Yeah, better to have the kiln in a well ventilated area.

[@zhen87]

I really enjoy your videos’ style as much as learning about the pottery process itself! Would you mind sharing what you use to edit your videos?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

thanks :) i use adobe premiere pro!

[@harshabhootra7612]

Can you tell where did you bought it from? Is it available on amazon?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

i am in the US and bought the kiln off clay-king.com

[@karri8998]

I am trying to find this kiln to purchase. Can you tell me where you found this tiny kiln? Thanks.

[@AudreyCCeramics]

i got it from clay king here: www.clay-king.com/kilns/olympic_kilns/medallion_kilns/olympic-mas129e.html

[@nicholas2745]

Hi Audrey, Im from Singapore too! Can I know the model of the kiln you are using? planning to get one for my HDB

[@AudreyCCeramics]

im based in the US! but for sg you can consider the fuego kiln imported by goodman ceramic studio: s.lazada.sg/s.Z6tfO its the cheapest ive found that is suited for firing in hdb w/o needing to rewire. i am probably getting that when i relocate back home!

[@nicholas2745]

@@AudreyCCeramics Yeah thats the only one in SG but the price is on the higher side. I'm planning to get it from overseas and rewire them but im worried about the safety. Taobao has quite a few but its a huge risk! 😅😅

[@AudreyCCeramics]

@@nicholas2745 yea it is a little pricier but i'd advise against rewiring a kiln unless you have a professional electrician to help you with it (much less with a taobao bought kiln!) firing a kiln at home is already risky as the voltage and amperage is on the high side, and with the long hours needed for each firing you want to be reassured that it is completely safe.

[@nikitamorrison2528]

can you show us how you set it up, wiring, and everything? Thank you!

[@AudreyCCeramics]

hi, i am planning to upload a video about how to setup the kiln in the coming weeks! keep a look out!

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@AudreyCCeramics looking forward to that! you mentioned being worried that your kiln was going to explode because you read it online. i have the same worries! i am looking into buying a kiln and i read so much about toxic fumes and the possibility of it exploding that it is scaring the heck out of me. blowing up my condo would really suck.

[@AudreyCCeramics]

@@user-tz9jh6pv2j i think as long as you make sure that the kiln specs matches the outlet and you dry your work before firing there shouldnt be any explosions. it is a lot less daunting than i expected! also if you are using a 120v kiln, you could probably get away with just closing the doors and having a window + fan while firing, and avoiding being in the room for at least the first few hrs of firing (thats when most organic matter is fired off, ie. smells the worst/ bad for health). but if you have a mid sized kiln the volume of gases is gonna be higher due to higher load so i wld recommend installing a kiln vent!

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@AudreyCCeramics thanks for the advice! looking forward to seeing more of your videos :)

[@glassmosaic]

@@user-tz9jh6pv2j i've uploaded a video sharing how i setup my kiln here!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKatpWeGr7algck

[@missykitty100able]

Do you have a vent for your kiln?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

no as my kiln is small but to take safety precautions, im never in the room that i fire in, and leave it ventilated with a fan blowing to an open window! a bigger kiln would definitely need a vent!

[@DJ-ib4ym]

What type of kiln do you use?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

its the olympic mas129e from clayking

[@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827]

Can you make payment on this brand of kiln ?

[@Alchemillatea]

How many liters is your kiln?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

it's 0.58 cu ft! so about 16 litres?

[@lillian1039]

What kiln is this

[@AudreyCCeramics]

its the olympic mas129e

[@self-loveletters6313]

Hi I’m looking to purchase a kiln for myself :) what is the model?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

i'm using the olympic MAS129E - from clay-king: www.clay-king.com/kilns/olympic_kilns/medallion_kilns/olympic-mas129e.html

[@dhayalhabib]

i like your vedio do much .. Can you please tell me the size of your kiln .

[@AudreyCCeramics]

it's 11.25in*11.25in"*9in. an Olympic MAS129E if you wanna know the model

[@dhayalhabib]

@@AudreyCCeramics Thank u so much 💖💖

[@MaYbYl8eR]

WHAT KILN?????

[@Peachmarmalade]

Which model is this? 614?

[@FN.Center]

What kiln do you use?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

here you go: www.clay-king.com/kilns/olympic_kilns/medallion_kilns/olympic-mas129e.html