by David Sturm | Aug 18, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Kilns
As most of you know, there are MANY different ways to fire kilns. Different shutoff cones, different speeds, different ways to load for different effects. Often the type of firing you can do is determined by the kind of kiln you have. (Barrel kilns are for smoke... 
by David Sturm | Jul 21, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Kilns
Summer is here and in Kansas, the rains have finally stopped. The sun has come out, and the temperatures have SOARED. As I write this post, we are under a heat advisory with an expected heat index between 103° and 107°F. (yesterday was 114). How do we tolerate this... 
by David Sturm | Apr 14, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Education, opportunities, Kilns, News, Wheels
There is nothing quite like the shine of a new kiln, or the quiet, steady hum of a new wheel right out of the box. When you get your first piece of new equipment, it brings a sense of joy to your studio. But NEW is pricey, and we don’t always have that much... 
by David Sturm | Feb 10, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Kilns, News
No matter how careful you are with your kiln, the odds are that you will eventually chip part of the brick wall, or an element may run out of the groove. If the elements are needing to be replaced, then it is easy enough to change the brick at the same time. What... 
by David Sturm | Jan 13, 2015 | Dave's Tech Tips, Education, opportunities, News, Wheels
As you may know our boss, Anne W. Bracker, is celebrating her 70th birthday this month. While she was a full time studio potter, wheel throwing was her passion. In honor of her birthday, this month’s Tech Tip Tuesday is about how to best take care of your... 
by David Sturm | Dec 9, 2014 | Dave's Tech Tips, Education, opportunities, Kilns, News
Winter temperatures are upon us here in Kansas. While we still have not seen snow yet, there are plenty of mornings where I have felt the sudden ‘bite’ of frigid air against my face in the morning on my way into work. That got me thinking about thermal... 
