Kiln Furniture
Explore our comprehensive range of kiln furniture and accessories designed to enhance your firing experience. From shelves to stilts, discover everything you need to efficiently organize and execute your ceramic projects. Crafted from high-quality materials, our products ensure optimal performance and durability during the firing process.
What Are the Benefits of Kiln Furniture?
Kiln furniture is essential for supporting, separating, or protecting ceramic pieces during firing. Our kiln shelves serve as robust platforms, not only protecting the kiln floor but also facilitating the easy handling and removal of items. Stilts, another crucial component, elevate glazed pieces to prevent them from sticking to the shelves, ensuring a flawless finish.
What Materials Are Used in Kiln Furniture?
Our kiln furniture is crafted from durable refractory materials such as silicon carbide, cordierite, mullite, and high-alumina bodies. These materials are selected for their high tolerance to repeated heating cycles at extreme temperatures, maintaining structural integrity without deformation or breakdown. Additionally, they offer excellent thermal shock resistance and minimal interaction with the items being fired.
How Do I Choose the Right Kiln Furniture?
Choosing the appropriate kiln furniture depends on several factors, including your firing temperature, the weight of the items being fired, and the potential chemical reactivity with glazes.
For high-temperature firings, robust options like silicon carbide or high-alumina furniture are recommended. For lower to medium temperatures, mullite or cordierite may be more suitable. Also, consider the size and layout of your kiln to ensure a proper fit and effective stacking capabilities.
How to Clean and Maintain Kiln Furniture?
To prolong the life of your kiln furniture, handle it with care to prevent chips or cracks. Protect the kiln shelves by applying a batt wash to shield them from glaze drips. After firing, remove any glaze drips and flaky shelf wash using a scraper or a suitable brush, then reapply batt wash as needed. Regularly inspect all kiln furniture for signs of damage or wear and replace as necessary.
Why Choose Potclays?
At Potclays, we combine decades of expertise and innovation to provide robust and high-quality kiln furniture that meets the specific demands of both craft hobbyists and industrial users. Our products are designed to enhance firing efficiency and product quality, ensuring that each piece of pottery is supported and protected during the firing process. Whether you’re looking for shelves, props, or complete furniture sets, we are ready to assist you, bringing a legacy of quality and reliability to your creative endeavors.
