Shortening the Firing Time for Base Metal Clay

This video shows how firing the first phase over a stove top can save hours of firing time. The video shows the whole quick process.

© 2011 Hadar Jacobson - All rights reserved. Metal clay pieces by Hadar Jacobson. Videography by Naomi Jacobson. Soundtrack assembly, video editing, and additional graphics by Avi Jacobson.

The artist in this recording is incorrectly identified by YouTube as British band leader Jack Payne. The actual artist is Adrian Schubert and his Salon Orchestra, and the vocalist is Irving Kaufman. The original recording dates from 1930.

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[Hadar Jacobson]

@Mirrokash - The second firing is 2 hours, ramp at full speed. The temp depends on what clay you are using. No need to cool down after the first phase. -Hadar

[Dyanne Welch]

How long is the second firing time in the kiln and at what ramp and temp?

[Hadar Jacobson]

You can pre-fire in the fiber vessel.

[LibellulaJewelry]

I want to use a fiber vessel in my kiln. How should I transfer the carbon and pre-fired pieces into the vessel before the second firing?