Kiln question - newbie please help

[Laurag]

I am very new to making jewellery using PMC (not even received my new kiln yet although it is ordered). My question is do I need to buy 'blocks' for the kiln shelf or can I just put the shelf on the floor of the kiln and my work directly on that?

[Melanie]

you need to pop the shelf on stilts - something like these http://www.cooksongold.com/Precious-Metal-Clay/Kiln-Ceramic-Posts-Pack-of-4-prcode-855-1011