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Introduction
Introduction
0:50
Setup and Maintenance
Safely Setting Up Your Kiln Area
1:56
Properly Venting Your Kiln
2:02
Simple Maintenance and Where to Find Kiln Information
2:46
Annual Kiln Maintenance
2:20
Kiln Shelves and Furniture
Kiln Shelves and How to Use Kiln Wash
3:28
How to Set Up Shelves and Kiln Furniture
2:55
Understanding the Firing Process
Pyrometric Cones and How to Use a Kiln Sitter
2:21
Using Pyrometric Cones to Determine Firing Temperatures
3:33
Thermocouples and Computer-Controlled Kilns
1:58
Preparing the Kiln
Preparing Your Kiln for Firing
2:28
Loading Work and Preventing Explosions
1:51
Drying Work and How to Fire Your Kiln Slowly
3:11
Loading the Kiln
How to Properly Load Your Kiln
4:01
Loading Additional Shelves
1:17
Other Tips for Loading Work
1:13
Final Steps
Opening Your Kiln After Firing
1:17
Common Issues with Glaze Firing
3:41
Unlock Certificate: 5 Questions
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Critical Kiln Safety
2 PD Hours
1 Learn the basic processes for firing your kiln safely and successfully
2 Explore ideas about the firing process to help you gain a better understanding of how the kiln works
3 Hear specific tips regarding safely setting up your kiln and the surrounding area and maintaining and taking care of your kiln, kiln shelves, and kiln furniture
Have you ever learned how to properly and safely fire a kiln? It’s something that’s not often covered in art teacher prep courses, but it’s so important! Whether you’ve been crossing your fingers every time you fire a batch of clay or have stayed away from ceramics all together, worry no more! After completing this Learning Pack, you’ll walk away with the ability to safely set up and fire your kiln successfully every time!
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
12. Physical Space
B. Promotes the safe use of equipment, materials, and supplies
John Post
Elementary Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
John has an elementary art room in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and a pottery studio in Sedona, Arizona. He has taught art to kids at every level from Kindergarten through 12th grade since 1991. John hopes that by sharing how he uses clay with his students, more art teachers will venture beyond the basic pinch pot and into more engaging ceramics work.
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Kiln Set Up
Before and After Firing
Options for Kiln Furniture
Using Cones
Chemistry Behind the Firing Process
Types of Clay Bodies
Kiln Firing Log
Common Issues with Glazing
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Learning to Love Ceramics, Part 1 (Ep. 052)
Learning to Love Ceramics, Part 2 (Ep. 053)
Help! I'm Afraid of My Kiln!
3 Foolproof Ways to Keep Track of Glass and Ceramic Work in ...
3 PD Hours
20 Videos
11 Resources
