Hi I’m new to Enamelling but I love it , I’m in Uk so although The Hot shot kilns (esp. 7”x7”x7” chamber) Look amazing I think theShipping might put one out of Reach for me also not sure about servicing.
Metal clay.com have a sale RIGHT NOW on thier kilns
So wondered . Has Anybody tried Enamelling with Prometheus Pro7 PRG please? …and if so what did they think of it ? ( also bead door ? Or not ? )
Or has anyone also used the Hot shot ( cool touch ) and which did they prefer .. I would like this kind of size as , having been a precious Metalsmith & Jeweller for many years ,I should like to make some small Enamelled Vessels as well as Jewellery
Any Help gratefully received ( before the sale Ends would be Great ! )
I too have made precious metal jewelry for a long time, but recently started to teach myself enameling. This is another art form that takes a lifetime to get good at. I had an old kiln that I rewired and added a PID controller. It works very well. I also have a small beehive style kiln that
I have yet to get to work reliably. I do mainly torch fired enameling as my pieces are small and I enjoy watching the enamel go through the various stages of fusing. I have found Cool Tools to be a great resource when I have a question. They are in the US, but they have a good website and always reply to any of my questions. I think that they have some kiln comparison information to include the Prometheus line. Good luck…Rob
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Thank you so much Rob
I think that you are right about needing another lifetime to learn The Art of Enamelling …but that’s exactly what has kept me , and I guess so many of us , hooked on precious Metal work for so long …and at least we won’t need to learn the Metalwork side too 
Sounds like very Good advice ..I will go and Check out Cool Tools , I have seen some of thier Videos (which are always good ,) but have never been to the website as it’s Cheaper for me to buy in Uk …although they do have amazing and tempting items …🤗.so I’ll try to remember it’s a kiln I need…and keep my credit card in my pocket 😊
Thanks again for your help
Enjoy Your Enamelling Journey
Rosie
When I first started enameling, I used an old burnout kiln lined with fire bricks. Once it heated up, it really worked well. Now I have a PMC kiln lined with ceramic insulation that reflects the heat but doesn’t hold much heat. This drops a lot when you open the door and takes a few minutes to come back to temperature. During this time, the metal oxidizes before the enamel melts and covers it. Mostly a problem when using copper. I have to start a much higher temperature to compensate and have to watch carefully to pull it out before over firing. When buying a kiln, make sure it has a window in the door to watch as the enamel fires. It goes without saying, use eye protection when looking into the window.
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