New to kilns? Here are my kiln tips for newbies, based on my first week of owning a Skutt kiln! It's much easier than you think!

This brief foundational guide to electric kilns includes information on what to look for and consider when buying.

An electric kiln atmosphere rich in oxygen will make elements, kiln-sitters, and thermocouples last as long as possible. All the materials used in L&L kilns like to be in oxygen.

Pottery Studio in Big Sky, Montana and online ceramics pottery shop. Featuring large ceramic bowls, handmade pottery mugs and unique pottery bowls, vases and plates

There are three ways of firing clay pots if you don't have your own kiln, each of which would make a great homeschooling project!

Making my own kiln for pottery was a goal I set when I realized that buying one might be too expensive for my budget. So, I started looking into cheaper DIY solutions. I found out that with some basic materials and a bit of creativity, it's possible to build a functional kiln. The process involved lots of trial and error, but it was a rewarding learning experience. I gathered information from various sources, took notes, and finally came up with a design that met my needs without breaking…

Members of the Kleistone pottery studio can bring in their pieces for firing. This is what the process is like.