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Warning: My latest vase exploded in the kiln overnight
I just finished a vase yesterday and left it in the kiln to cool slowly. This morning, I opened the kiln and found it completely broken into tiny pieces! I feel so frustrated because I worked on it for hours. I think the temperature drop might have been too quick, but I set it to my normal schedule. Maybe the glass was too thick in some spots? Has anyone dealt with this kind of breakage before? I really need advice on how to avoid this mess next time.
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skyler6312mo ago
Man, that sucks, my last piece exploded in the kiln too.
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emma_clark2mo ago
Think about it, explosions can lead to unique results. Sometimes the broken pieces inspire new work.
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riley_schmidt2mo ago
My third vase this year exploded just like that. In my case, leaving the kiln door open a crack messed with the cool down. Thick spots can be tricky, so now I always measure before firing.
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