Why Build a Home Pottery Studio

More than a workspace, a home studio becomes a personal sanctuary where creativity and family life can mingle. Potters interviewed by Redfin describe the therapeutic calm of clay work, the freedom…

The Artistry of Philip M. Soucy: The Importance of Reliable Electric Kilns for Ceramic Artists

So I’ve had a Skutt KM818 that I bought used a few years back that wasn’t in too bad of shape, but after changing the elements in it a few times, the bricks were getting so hammered & I had had a few mishaps in it & I was tired of…

Hi L&L people,

Just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with my L&L kiln.  I bought it in 2003 and it has been perfect ever since, firing to cone 04.  I use a special clay body given to me by Don Reitz…

An email from a customer who replaced 3 thermocouples (at no charge under our pro-rated warranty):

Dear L&L – I love my eQuad-Pro kiln. I have two kilns: an older (and larger) Skutt and then my slightly smaller and much newer L&L…

If you're considering purchasing a kiln for home use, there are several factors to consider to ensure you make an informed decision. This article provides a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process of buying a kiln specifically…

Read some discussions from the Community Arts Network Forum:

"Electric Kiln Manufacturers: Which Are Best And…

Teaching ceramics to children can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here are some tips to help you get started:

1. Start with simple projects that are easy for children to understand and complete. For example, you could have them…

We have 19 new kilns in the Clay Studio!

See this article about the opening…

A customer writes: I need to find out if there is any way to fix/test/refurbish my kiln. I am in Florida and the kiln was flooded with a mix of seawater and rainwater during and after hurricane Ian. The water depth was approx 18". Can the shelves…

A customer writes: I have an X3227 DaVinci kiln that I bought in 2000.  It has been sitting unused in my studio for about 8 years and I am looking to sell it.  While I was looking it over I noticed that the counterbalance cables were slack and no…

Here are some photos I saw of a competitor’s kiln while fixing some of Easy-Fire kilns at Penn State. The kiln still works but for how long? Note how the soft K23 firebrick (the same brick all kiln manufacturers use) does not take normal abuse…

This of all the things you can do with your kiln!

‘I burned all my relationships in the kiln’

Lindsey Mendick’s courageous…

Here an image of the pulley system I rigged to lift my kiln's lid out of the way.  The parts came from Home Depot and Tractor Supply.  My wife helps me with the rings.  I just use the pulley system for the lid -- so it gets lifted up and…

Proper kiln post placement is essential when loading your electric kiln, especially models with a powered bottom. Whether you’re working with pottery kilns at home or school…