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Web Page Tutorials and Guides for Firing Metal Clay
On this page you'll find tutorials and guides for firing metal clay. All links open in a new window.
All Things Metal Clay - review of the Ultra Lite Beehive Kiln
Short review of the Ultra Lite kiln. This is a cheap option for beginners and many experienced metal clay artists use the Ultra Lite for firing small articles. It is also great for Keum Boo.
Art Jewelry - Stove top firing
Basic guide to firing on the stove top or gas hob.
Art Jewelry - Torch firing guide
Easy to follow guide on torch firing.
Big Ceramic Company - Buying a Kiln Tutorial
This website has a great page to help you select and buy a kiln. Here you'll find all the permutations, and sound advice on what you might need.
Cool Tools - Choosing the right kiln
Comprehensive information to help you buy the right kiln. Lots of tips and a maintenance guide.
Delphi - firing guide
Useful guide to the various ways of firing metal clay.
Fire Mountain Gems - firing using a gas stove
Tutorial about how to fire metal clay using the gas stove top or hob. This is a useful little tutorial for anyone who's just starting with metal clay and doesn't want to buy a butane torch or kiln.
Ganoksin, and Tim McCreight - General Kiln Questions
Useful Q&A about kilns.
Kiln Clinic - Buying a Kiln Guide
Very useful Q&A for buying a kiln. Lots of questions answered. It's primarily aimed at the pottery market but the questions are equally useful for smaller metal clay kilns.
Med'a Creations - Evenheat PMC Kilns
Useful tutorial on the different types of kilns with their specifications and some personal comments on them to help a buyer make a decision.
Med'a Creations - Operating a Sierra Evenheat Kiln
Useful tutorial for this kiln.
Med'a Creations - Paragon and Evenheat Kiln Comparison
Useful guide to the two types of PMC kiln. Would help to inform the buying decision.
Med'a Creations - Torch Firing Process
Comprehensive tutorial on how to fire metal clay.
Microwave Kilns - How to use a Microkiln
Comprehensive instructions on how to use the microwave kiln. There are specific safety considerations when using this kiln so please read the instructions thoroughly before using the kiln to fire metal clay.
Microwave Kiln Helpdesk
Useful resource for people using the microwave kiln.
Pam East - Care and feeding of your Paragon Kiln
This useful article addresses frequently asked questions about kiln care and maintenance. If you own a Paragon kiln, it's well worth reading.
Silver Clay - firing in a kiln, stove top and using a butane torch
Useful page showing how to fire metal clay using a variety of techniques. Some of the information on this page was written by Tim McCreight.
Ultra Lite Kiln - Information and user guide
This site is from the manufacturer of the Ultra Lite Beehive Kiln. It contains lots of useful information about using the kiln and will answer most questions you have about what you can fire in the kiln and how to do it.
Ultra Lite Kiln - Product Review by Margaret Schindel
Unbiased review of the Ultralite Beehive Kiln. This small, inexpensive kiln not only fires metal clay but is also ideal for Keum Boo with the brass inserts invented by Celie Fago.
Whole Lotta Whimsy - Kiln Comparison
Excellent information about the different types of kiln available and their relative merits. Lots of tips on buying the right kiln for your needs and how to get the best from your kiln.
Whole Lotta Whimsy - Kiln Pros and Cons
Useful article about the type of kilns available and their pros and cons.
