How Do You Stop Pottery From Sticking In A Kiln?
When loading pottery into a kiln, it’s important for the pieces to not stick together or stick to the kiln itself. Fortunately, there are several ways to stop this from happening. It is very important to ensure the pottery is completely dry from any paint or glaze that has been applied. If the piece is a little damp, try using a blow dryer to speed up the drying process. If using an over-glaze, be sure to lightly sand the glaze with your fingertips before putting the piece in the kiln. This will take care of any bumps or heavy spots that the over-glaze may have caused When loading the kiln it’s important to do it properly. Large and tall items should be placed toward the center and bottom of the kiln while smaller items should be placed towards the outer edge and at the top. Kiln shelving can be used to fire multiple pieces at a time. Pieces cannot be placed directly on the kiln shelves. The most common method of loading pottery into a kiln and not having them stick to the shelf is to
