How does a kiln sitter work?

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? is an episode from For Flux Sake by Ceramic Materials Workshop.

This episode is 39:04 long.

This episode was published on Jul 16, 2025.

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