Opening (n.): the first press into centered clay, or lifting the kiln lid when it cools. Both take guts; only one takes snacks. Get fired up. Wear what you love. π₯ π Shop now: thrownandfired.net #ThrownAndFired #Pottery #KilnLife

Opening (n.): the first press into centered clay, or lifting the kiln lid when it cools. Both take guts; only one takes snacks. Get fired up. Wear what you love. π₯ π Shop now: thrownandfired.net #ThrownAndFired #Pottery #KilnLife
Did it survive the kiln? For the potter who holds their breath at every firing. Get fired up. Wear what you love. π₯ π Shop now: thrownandfired.net #ThrownAndFired #Pottery #KilnLife
Tip: building big? Work in stages, one section at a time. On the blog: common kiln problems and how to fix them, from uneven firing to controller error codes. b2wceramics.com/common-kiln-... #ceramics #pottery #kilnlife
Tip: uneven firing? Check your elements and controller codes before blaming the glaze. On the blog: why glazes craze and how to fix glaze fit. b2wceramics.com/glaze-crazin... #ceramics #pottery #kilnlife
Check in to the Kiln Motel: the tee for potters who would rather fire all weekend. πΊ Get fired up. Wear what you love. π₯ π Shop now: thrownandfired.net #ThrownAndFired #Pottery #KilnLife #PotteryGifts
Kiln tip: if a firing seems off, check your elements and thermocouple before blaming the glaze. This week on the blog: why is your glaze crazing, and how to fix glaze fit? b2wceramics.com/glaze-crazin... #ceramics #pottery #kilnlife #b2wceramics
Tip from last week's coil post: build in 4-6in stages, let each firm up before adding more β rushing it is why big pieces slump. This week: fixing common kiln problems (cracking, uneven firing, stuck glaze) β b2wceramics.com/common-kiln-...