To all you established potters out there the firing up of a kiln is no great occasion.
To a first timer there is a great deal of trepidation in turning on this 6kw oven. There are a number of worries, such as; tripping the house electrical supply, overheating circuits, the kiln not working or even bursting into flames.
This first firing, as per manufacturer’s instructions, was performed this week, to dry out the lining of the kiln and associated furniture. It all went according to the plan with no disasters. I can now look forward to my first French thrown pots going for biscuit firing when I have a kiln-full.
I have also trialled a maker’s mark on the base of a couple of new pots, based on the Brittany heraldic symbol of Hermine. To find out more see the Maker’s Mark page.