How to load a kiln for a GLAZE FIRING | POTTERY 101

In this video, I show you how I stack my top loading kiln for a glaze firing. Then of course we peek the results at the end.
Keep an eye out for next week's video which will be all about bisque firing.
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Timings:
00:00:00 - intro
00:01:53 - inside of the kiln
00:04:32 - loading the kiln + many tips
00:14:03 - turning the kiln on +firing programme
00:15:57 - pre-unloading
00:17:21- unloading the kiln + results
00:21:36 - quick chat about orton cones
00:24:09 - outro love you!
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[@phoenixgate007]

Again, I took a college course in ceramics, and I learn more on this channel. Thank you so much!

[@michaelstem1818]

Very useful and well put together. An enjoyable watch 😊

[@bensalzbergguitar]

Thanks! Just did my second glaze fire and am watching vids to keep myself from opening it too early

[@dawnsmith3609]

That was sooo helpful. Thank you 😊

[@dpwhammond]

That shot of inside the kiln when it was firing was cool!

[@merissahyltonart]

This video was absolutely brilliant!!! Thank you so much for going into so much detail! The pieces were gorgeous too!

[@courtenaypruitt]

Love this- so helpful and makes me feel a little less intimidated by the firing process!

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

Very informative … nice job …I learned a few things today with this

[@midnightpupil]

This was a freakin great video! Thank you so much 🤗

[@karaengelbrecht2046]

Super helpful ❤

[@iwonaholoven5651]

Thank you for such informative video. I've been painting our traditional pottery from Bolesławiec for almost three years now and I want to start my own small business. Your videos help me a lot!

[@sheknowsu]

I love the “oh yeah”

[@camillafriis2127]

Loved this - thank you!! I will do my first ever glaze firing this week, and this was so helpful

[@MaeCeramics]

how did your firing go?

[@camillafriis2127]

@@MaeCeramics oh, I somehow missed this one.. i think it went well (Thank u for asking❤️) - some of the pieces turned out nice and others, not so much 🙈 I am using Botz atm, and each layer seems super important to get it ‘right’, but I would love to experiment making my own glaze. Can I ask if you can recommend any online shops to get supplies? And also how often do you make test tiles? And how do you test for ‘runny’ glazes? Thaaaaank uuu!

[@cpnotill9264]

Thanks for sharing the process and makes that (my) first firing coming up a wee bit less intimidating! 😁

[@grafkimber]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. What kind of controller were you using? It looks so simple🥰

[@user-mg9lr9fb9g]

Hi! Thank you for all the tips!! I was just wondering why you'd fire to cone8! Where I live is cone5-6 or cone 10. So the commercial glazes are more stable on that specific cones

[@celiagreenaway725]

Excellent kiln loading videos…I’ve watched both! I’ve done lots of firing but still found this interesting. I’m sure all those new to firing their work would find them really helpful! Brilliant to mention checking the props before lifting the shelf off (I’ve had them sticking and dropping on to the ware below) - I’ve never heard ANYONE suggesting that! Your packing was very economical. One thing I thought you didn’t mention about spacing between glazed pieces (and the lid) was the fact that the ware actually expands slightly in the firing, is 1mm really enough? My 1/2 cm makes me a bit of a scaredy cat! Also I’ve always been told not to have anything overlapping the edge of the kiln shelves, but it didn’t seem to have an adverse effect. I shan’t worry about that any more! Thank you.

[@MaeCeramics]

Omg the falling prop took out a pot once and I've still never recovered from the fear of it haha. Spacing wise - my glazes are pretty stable and don't run or bubble, so I can get away with a really tight pack. Give it a go packing tighter with a couple of pieces - you might find you don't need 1/2cm and can squeeze in a tiiiny bit more! I generally overlap over the edge of a shelf only a tiiiny bit, I always feel like it's naughty too but I've never had an issue!

[@Worrier629]

Hi, I’ve attended your Domestika course so I was happy to chance upon your channel here. I’m a new hand builder and kiln user. I’ve just done 1 bisque and 1 glaze firing in a small Skutt kiln. I plan to make flat decor tiles and wall decor plates, use underglazes/coloured slip as colourants with a clear glaze on top. My question is about ways to prevent cracking of wares due to their flat base. I placed grog under a plate and some tiles but one still cracked slightly from the edge. I was glad to see your suggested method for stacking plates but my kiln shelves are only 13” so I won’t find smaller shelves. Do your plates stay intact due to their foot ring (and of course their evenness as they appear to be wheel made)?

[@MaeCeramics]

My plates don't actually have footrings generally! Tiles are really susceptible to cracking, so I wouldn't blame yourself at all. Try stacking the bisqueware on the side, that may help. Good luck!

[@MsClover92]

Hi! Great video ad always :) I have a question if possibile. I loaded a kiln and, when the firing has finished, I’ve noticed some color changes from the plates on the upper part from the lower part (same glaze and clay). The ones in the bottom look more dark and the others on the top are more light and balanced in color. Can you please help me finding a solution for that? I think it’s a distribution of the temperature problem. Thank you and cheers from Italy!! Claudia

[@MaeCeramics]

Sounds like a heatwork issue - you can try adding a soak to your kiln so that the cooler areas of your kiln can catch up with the rest of it. You may want to check you elements too, incase they are getting old and need replacing.

[@myvillagemodranclaypotster3890]

Super mam... how much cost that burning mitchine please

[@Perso-n]

I love u💖💖💋

[@noonereally4798]

So is it not possible to glaze the bottom? Or could you do a 2nd round upside down? Or would that make the glaze at the top melt again?

[@lynneyoung800]

Every time you glaze fire all the glaze on the piece melts so you can’t refire upside down. You can fire smaller pieces on stilts or put a foot ring on a plate, glaze the underneath but not the foot ring, but don’t use stilts on a plate or you will get warping. Hope this helps.

[@raygeorge4553]

Awesome info Thank you!

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[@hannahdavis5908]

What pink is that? ❤

[@helenkh81]

Great video but could you please remove the background music all together or at least lower the volume? it is very repetitive and hard to concentrate listening to that one while focusing on this great content. Many thanks.