What’s one thing potters, ceramicists, glass artists, and metal workers have in common? Each relies on a kiln firing schedule to produce their finished wares. As you can imagine, kiln firing schedules are not one-size fits all! After all, specific temperatures over specific time periods create specific results. Below we’ll be exploring the ins and […]
Pottery firing is the process of heating clay to transform raw clay into ceramic. Potters and ceramicists use pottery kiln temperature controllers to control the temperature of their kiln throughout the firing process. These devices ensure that your pottery comes out hard, durable, and error free. Before getting into the nitty gritty of how to operate […]
Whether you’re working on ceramics, pottery, glasswork, or metals, software-based kiln controllers allow you to easily program and monitor your kiln or heat treat oven. Compared to manual kiln controllers, which require constant analog adjustment, or the early automatic controllers that had extremely clumsy user interfaces, software-based kiln controllers significantly streamline the firing process. Below, […]
When it comes to heat treatment, precision and stability are key. Heat treating controllers ensure that you’re able to precisely control the temperature of your oven or furnace throughout each stage of the heat treat process. Why is this important? Whether you’re making knives, swords, or industrial components, correct temperature and soak time determine whether […]
Let’s face it: glass is touchy. Heat it up or cool it down too quickly, it’s susceptible to breaking. Hold for too long, and you’re liable to end up with cloudy glass (also known as devitrification). Fail to fast cool or anneal properly, and the structural integrity of your glasswork is jeopardized. Operating a glass […]
 Just like with cars, artists and hobbyists have two options when it comes to kiln controllers: manual and automatic. Manual kiln controllers rely completely on user input. With a combination of analog dials and switches, users have to set the temperature of their kiln, adjust temp throughout the firing process, and make sure they keep […]
Let’s talk about the single most important tool when it comes to pottery, glass art, or heat treat: Kiln controllers. Kiln controllers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and offer varying degrees of capability – from simple control knobs to sleek user interfaces. But what does a kiln controller do? Below, you’ll learn […]