Clay Times Back Issues Vol. 3 Issue 10 • May/June 1997 | Page 14

Cone 6/7 Reduction
continued from page 13

Olympic Kilns
Olympic has incorporated the
high-quality standards of its electric
kilns into the Torchbearer Gas Kilns.
These portable gas kilns offer advantages including low initial cost, convenient movement for demonstration
firings, and use in situations where
space does not permit the installation
of large permanent kilns.
The Olympic Torchbearers will
fire to cone 10 using natural gas,
propane, or butane, and may be easily adjusted for oxidation, reduction,
or raku firing. The multiple burner
configuration gives the Torchbearers
very even heating characteristics, fast
controllable firing times, and economical operation.
Three Torchbearer models are
currently available, including Model
1827G, Model 2327G, and Model
2827G. They range in size from 3.95
cubic feet to 10 cubic feet. To find out
more, contact Olympic Kilns at 800241-4400.

Aim Kilns
Aim Kilns also offer portable gas
kilns. These have a valve on each
burner to facilitate heat regulation.
The valves are matched to the gas
pipe diameter for unrestricted gas
flow. They fire to cone 10 using natural gas or liquid propane.
Standard equipment on each
Aim kiln includes: pressure gauge,
safety shut-off valve and ignition system, valves on each burner and main
shut-off valve, floor tile, floor posts,
damper tile, and baffle tile. Also featured are a hinged lid with lid clip
and handle, and a welded angle iron

THE NOTTINGHAM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
SUMMER ’97 CERAMICS WORKSHOPS
SAN DIEGO (SAN MARCOS), CALIFORNIA

Steve Horn, July 7-11
“Throwin and Playin” (Orr-wellian Ceramics)
Brian Ransome, July 28-Aug. 1
“Unusual Sounds with Clay”
Terry Sullivan and Dave Blasdel, Aug. 11-15
“Cone 10 Charcoal Firing”
Paul Soldner, Christmas Break ’97 Workshop
For details, write: P.O. Box 4160,
Oceanside, CA 92052 or call [phone]
web address: http://www.nottinghamarts.org

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stand. Kiln Sitters are optional on
these gas kilns. The gas valve, pressure gauge, system shut-off valve,
Baso safety shut-off valve, and the
Kiln Sitter solenoid valve are located
together and are easy to operate.
Three Aim gas kilns currently
available include G2327, G2927, and
G3536. They range in size from 7 to
20 cubic feet. For more information,
call Aim Kilns at 800-AIM-KILN. ■

Cone 6/7 Reduction Glazes
RHODES ASH
Albany Slip
Mixed Hardwood Ash

50
50

RICK'S WHITE
Gerstley Borate
Nephelene Syenite
Zircopax

50
50
50

ALKALINE
Nephelene Syenite
Barium Carbonate
Lithium Carbonate
Flint (Silica)
Kaolin (EPK)
Copper Carbonate

2750
1300
100
350
300
200

OPAL
EPK
Gerstley Borate
Whiting
Flint
G-200 Feldspar
Zinc Oxide
Barium
Cobalt Carbonate
Rutile

60
1218
89
1461
2604
190
380
30
180

BLUE CELADON
Kaolin
Whiting
Flint
Potash Feldspar
Iron

10
20
30
40
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CUSHING'S WHITE SATIN
MATTE
Whiting
20
Frit 3124
25
Nephelene Syenite
25
Kaolin
15
Silica
15
Zircopax
10
(ingredients are listed in parts or grams)

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