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How to Use an Auburn Instruments PID Controller
Terminology To Fire the Kiln Display When running, the top number is the measured temperature (in Fahrenheit), and the bottom is the set value (the temperature the kiln tries to reach). Cone Firing Table for Auburn Instruments Kilns Cooling will... View Article
Read MoreBasic Pottery and Ceramic Kiln Firing
Vocabulary What is happening to the clay during a Bisque Fire? What is happening to the clay during a Glaze Fire? Before Firing: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Unloading the Kiln and Post-Firing Cleanup Before You Begin Unloading the Kiln Open the... View Article
Read MoreA List of Inspirational Maker YouTube Channels
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The Lifecycle of Crafting a Piece of Pottery
1. Selecting the Clay The first step in pottery making is choosing the right type of clay. Clays vary in texture, color, and firing temperature. Potters select their clay based on the desired characteristics of the finished piece. Make Santa... View Article
Read MoreHow to Read a Tape Measure
Even if math was not your strongest subject in school, you may be comforted to learn that this has little to do with mathematical calculations. Reading a tape measure combines basic fractions with understanding how marks work on today’s tape... View Article
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