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I want to glaze some of my pieces on the bottom and stilt them in my electric kiln. I fire to Cone 6. How can I tell if stilts will hold up at Cone 6? Would it be a wise idea to test stilts before using them with glazed pieces? Are there specific stilts for specific temperatures?
Hi Carol, sorry for taking so long to get back to you. All stilts I know of can bend or melt at cone 5 to six.
Better to make your own. What you need is "leanthal wire" which is what the heating elements are made of in your kiln. Kiln makers and pottery suppliers will sell it in meter lengths.
You cut small pieces and set them in stomeware clay. I hand roll out clay and form it into a circle, insert the leanthal wire pieces into it with an 1/8th (2-3mm)sticking out the top. These will not melt and can be reused.
Sam
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| Comment | Thank you very much for the advice. I do use commercial stilts for low firing but was very leery of using them at Cone 6. Now I know not to even try and can go happily on my way stilting my pieces at higher temperatures with my own homemade stilts. So glad I came upon your website and will probably have more questions in the future. | ||
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Sam Kelly
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questions with regard to all types of clay, glaze problems and glaze making and application. gas and electric kiln firing
Experience
I am a full time studio potter, also technical assistant in the ceramics department of our local college.
Education/Credentials
I completed a three year ceramics course with 6 distinctions and 5 credits. 2 years as a proffesional potter in on of Australia's largest potteries. Working full time as a studio potter.
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