Kilns

[Di Sandland]

Okay, guys, where's the best place to get my new kiln

I am assuming that the Paragon SC2 is the one to go for - but any and all input welcome. Its a gift from an old friend

[Di Sandland]

pm I think sweetie

[MuranoSilver]

Yep definately suggest the SC2

[mizgeorge]

Bu&&er,
I've just sold my SC2 (which was in perfect condition). I didn't use it enough to justify having two kilns, and I dont' need to fire anything larger than my little one will manage.

It's a great workhorse kiln though. Check the glass suppliers as well as the art clay places as they often have good deals - I think Warm Glass was one of the cheapest recently.

[Di Sandland]

Oh George, what timing eh? Never mind, old chap.

[EmmaRose]

I have a little Uhlig kiln and I love it.

[MuranoSilver]

I have a little Uhlig kiln and I love it.

Lol - I read that as Ugly kiln!
Awww (thinks I) an Ugly kiln but it doesn't matter as long as Em loves it....
Tales of Velveteen Rabbit spring to mind....

Then I realised it was Uhlig
I've not heard of that make tell us more

[mizgeorge]

What do you want to do with your kiln Di?

This can have a big impact on both the type of kiln and type of door you need, and it's expensive to change after the initial purchase.

[agent_44]

I bought a Skutt Hot Start from Warm Glass recently. I wanted something that I could anneal lampwork in (not that I have been able to do any lampworking for yonks but will soon!) PMC and something that I could do glass fusing in , and the Hot start has the capacity to make a large plate, so would see me for a while with that. So far I have only managed to use it for PMC but I am really happy with it. Warm Glass are great too.

[Di Sandland]

What do you want to do with your kiln Di?

This can have a big impact on both the type of kiln and type of door you need, and it's expensive to change after the initial purchase.

Well, it may surprise you that PMC is not high on my agenda, although of course I want to do some of that. I want to work with glass eventually and real enamels as opposed to cold resins.