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How does a kiln sitter work?

How does a kiln sitter work?

Update: 2025-07-16
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Do you remember the joys of using a kiln sitter? Those mini cones were so cute until you dropped one in the bottom of a fully loaded kiln. Even though manufacturers have shifted to computer controlled models, sitters were a key part of electric kilns for decades. Today on the show the gang answer listener questions about firing a kiln with a kiln sitter and making your own decals. Rose also reads a hilarious story about a clay plasticity experiment gone wrong. Do you have questions or need advice on glazes? Drop us a line at ForFluxSakePodcast@gmail.com and you could be featured on an upcoming show.

 

This episode is the last of the season. We will take a summer break for the month of August and be back to start season five in September. 

 

Today's episode is brought to you by Monkey Stuff, The Rosenfield Collection, Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program, and Cornell Studio Supply.

 

This week’s episode features the following topics:

Kiln sitter, cones, electric kiln, decals, plasticity, clay formulation

 

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How does a kiln sitter work?

How does a kiln sitter work?

Kathy King, Matt Katz, Rose Katz