Unboxing a Skutt Firebox Tiny Test Kiln!

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This video is for my other teachers or potters looking for a teeny test kiln. I recently purchased an adorable Skutt Firebox- 8” x 6” LT kiln. I will use this to test glazes and clays in an economical manner without firing a partially full kiln. I’ll post another video on operating it and the result!
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29 авг 2023

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@Miraclecultart 9 месяцев назад

Getting myself this kiln in the spring so excited!

@olanieana 6 месяцев назад

I was looking to buy Kiln. Thank you for sharing. My two little girls would love to visit your studio. Sending Divine light and love from England.

@mapu7912 5 дней назад

Hi!!! I just found you and I love your videos. They’re so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing 😊. Any chance you do a bisque firing tutorial for this little guy? I’m thinking of getting one but so nervous about it.

@Rootsk13 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for this video! I am looking into a small home kiln for me and my teenage daughter. I love every single one of your videos - they are so helpful for beginners like us!!! And I’d imagine everyone who watches them could learn a few things. Your students are lucky to have you ❤

@KaransPotsAndGlass 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! If you are interested in a slightly larger one that also uses 115 volts, check out this one: www.theceramicshop.com/product/18926/km-614-3-pottery-kiln/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwusunBhCYARIsAFBsUP-M8gLMDpm_MExiKFTtQ4rLEagdmDaSJGBqgl2owjm1w3U_FV5QQsIaAgpbEALw_wcB

@Rootsk13 11 месяцев назад

@@KaransPotsAndGlass I will take a look at that one - thanks for the recommendation!!

@jks3943 11 месяцев назад

Someday i gona get me one of those. Handy when you dont want to wait for a kiln load just to test a combo

@KaransPotsAndGlass 11 месяцев назад

I want to get one for home too!!! I'm going to love it here in the school studio- and I'm sure I'll miss using it when I'm at home!!! Maybe someday!!! :)

@miezeljotschek 11 месяцев назад

So cute!

@KaransPotsAndGlass 11 месяцев назад

Isn't it adorable!!!! Ha!

@christinavaneaton9695 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing! Please let us know how it fires and what you can fit in it. Looking into one as it fuses glass as well, which my kiddo and I love in addition to our pottery.

@KaransPotsAndGlass 10 месяцев назад

Will do! I am currently working on a few more videos of doing an offset and test firing it!

@FeelingSquidishh 2 месяца назад

Im buying a skutt firebox with my graduation money since im not going to college, thanks for the video!

@KaransPotsAndGlass 2 месяца назад

Congratulations on your graduation!! Say- take a Quick Look at the L & L plug and fire too- it just came out and may be a little bigger!! hotkilns.com/kilns/plug-n-fire

@FeelingSquidishh 2 месяца назад

@@KaransPotsAndGlass thank you!! I’m a beginner potter and i just graduated high school so i want to have my very own kiln

@KaransPotsAndGlass 2 месяца назад

@NotLaylaaaaa yaaaaaaaay!!!

@alisonjordan1152 11 месяцев назад

Didn’t know you could get test Kiln, don’t think SKUTT U.K. sell these. I’m saving for my first Kiln but I’m making small bit to put in it when I get it. It’s killing me making stuff ready when I haven’t got a kiln and nobody near me has one to share 😢 it will be worth it, just love SKUTT saw one in Florida on holiday and fell in love with it, SKUTT 822 😊 Thanks for sharing this.

@KaransPotsAndGlass 11 месяцев назад

The 822 is a great little kiln!!!!

@jennifermclachlan6719 9 месяцев назад

Love your channel, you're a fantastic teacher! I just ordered the same kiln thanks to your unboxing. It won't arrive in Canada until the new year. Could you please let me know the inside dimensions? Thanks!

@KaransPotsAndGlass 9 месяцев назад

I’ll try to measure this week to let you know!

@ecburt5046 10 месяцев назад

Can't wait to hear about the results.

@KaransPotsAndGlass 10 месяцев назад

Working on it!! :)

@cassidysexton999 10 месяцев назад

Hey Karen. I am an intermediate art teacher in TX. Its my first year and I really appreciate your videos. I am interested in doing a fused glass project with our art club kids. Could you do a video on using your large Skutt kiln with fused glass? I can’t seem to find one.

@KaransPotsAndGlass 10 месяцев назад

Ohhhhhhh- ha!! Yes! I’ve honestly meant to do one for years and haven’t gotten around to it!! I’ll put it on my list!!

@willpartin622 День назад

does this one need to be vented like the larger ones do?

@defyant1 11 месяцев назад

Karen: I am such a visual learner. Would you do an actual bisque fire in this tiny kiln from greenware to Bisque fire? I am curious how to place pieces in this kiln (None on floor/sides, near thermocouple etc.) and approximately how many regular mugs would fit into this at a firing. I am a new home potter and considering a purchase of this model but want to be sure it will hold enough. Appreciate your videos so much.

@KaransPotsAndGlass 11 месяцев назад

Yes, I intend to test fire bisque (some clay experimentation by my kids) and also glaze tests. Not too sure how many mug it could fit. I intend to fire it this week, and I can give you a better approximation after I do that! There may be another slightly larger option by skutt- still runs on 115 volts- www.theceramicshop.com/product/18926/km-614-3-pottery-kiln/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwusunBhCYARIsAFBsUP-M8gLMDpm_MExiKFTtQ4rLEagdmDaSJGBqgl2owjm1w3U_FV5QQsIaAgpbEALw_wcB

@ili_haven 11 месяцев назад

super interested in a set up video and what surface you end up keeping this baby kiln on :)

@KaransPotsAndGlass 10 месяцев назад

working on it!!

@vimcat 2 месяца назад

@@KaransPotsAndGlass Hi Karen, I have one I bought years ago that I've yet to set-up because I don't know about the dos and don'ts. Also, can I use this for jewelry enameling and small glass work like slumping and fusing? TIA

@KaransPotsAndGlass 2 месяца назад

@vimcat yes- you can program it for a slumping or fusing program- I’ve been meaning to do a video on fusing - I’ll try to do it this summer as an explanation! The manual goes into how to do custom programs- it’s a great little kiln!

@Ghhkli 7 месяцев назад

Hello I am looking into buying this kiln due to limited space in my garage/don’t have a 240v outlet. Would you be able to tell me if it successfully achieves a cone 6? My ceramics teacher said it would struggle to get to cone 6 temp on 115v, and I wouldn’t get the glaze results I’m looking for. I would fire to cone 6 regularly (like once per week) which she also said would diminish the life of the kiln if I fire at max all the time. Any tips or opinions from another professional ceramicist would be appreciated! Thank you and love your videos

@KaransPotsAndGlass 7 месяцев назад

Hi! The kiln has successfully achieved cone 6- no issues there. It’s programmable- so I just put a little hold or soak at the peak temp is what I use. It is correct that firing to cone 6 repeatedly will shorten the life of the elements - but that’s also true of any kiln… cone 6 has more wear and tear than cone 04 bisque. It’s very small- not large enough for a plate- but a few mugs would work. Check what other sizes Skutt has in the 115 to make sure it’s the right one for you!

@Ghhkli 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your quick reply! I was also looking at the Skutt 614 but had the concern again that firing to cone 6 in the slightly larger size at 120v would still be an issue. But I just watched you do a cone 6 glaze fired to cone 5 with a 25 minute hold and it turned out beautifully. Have you used a 614? Thank you!

@user-eq8kr8lt1t 5 месяцев назад

Interesting video. How much is the little oven?

@KaransPotsAndGlass 5 месяцев назад

They’re in the neighborhood of $1000 USD

@55rahel 11 месяцев назад

How much is this tiny kiln? Where can I buy it in europe?

@KaransPotsAndGlass 11 месяцев назад

Skutt firebox is available in the states for about $1,100. I don't know where to purchase in Europe- sorry! You can go on the Skutt website, they may have distributors near you listed!

@claudiaquiros3989 6 месяцев назад

Please, if you can, share a picture of the inside loaded to have an idea of its capacity... how many mugs or bowls? Thanks!

@KaransPotsAndGlass 6 месяцев назад

I can try to remember this week- reach out to me on instagram- I can send photos through that!

@SM-coco 9 месяцев назад

Can I use this for lost wax burnout?

@KaransPotsAndGlass 9 месяцев назад

I wouldn’t- it would make a smelly mess… and no ventilation peephole. I can’t remember what I used for wax burnout previously- but I suspect it may have been gas?

@SM-coco 9 месяцев назад

@@KaransPotsAndGlass Thank you very much. It's very helpful. I considered this, because some people said this kiln last long :-) Thank you again👍🏻