Firing log #18 - stoneware glaze

Firing log #18 - stoneware glaze
  • Sunday 02 January 2022 - first firing of the year 🔥
  • All stoneware test pieces
  • Sibelco scandi throwing clay from Hot Clay (6 cups)
  • Sibelco smooth textured black clay from Hot Clay (6 cups and 3 vases)
  • Vitraglaze stoneware glaze - Island Turquoise and Almond Milk
  • Kiln = Little Chief
  • Programme = Normal speed (mid) but with 20 min soak instead of 40 mins
  • Didn’t bother recording detailed timing info
Date/Time Temperature Event
02/01/2022 20:53 19°C Start kiln
04/01/2022 09:12 82°C Open kiln vent hole
04/01/2022 15:05 50°C Open kiln
  • Had to dip 2 or 3 times to get the turquoise colour
  • Perhaps I should apply almond milk glaze more thinly (both inside and outside)

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