Kiln chamber

guy2 2014-02-28 02:54:06 UTC #1

Hi all,

I have recently been gifted a very small kiln. The chamber measures three inches wide by two and three quarters tall. I know that they sell flasks in the two and a quarter range but is that chamber big enough for the burn out process? Also would a small flask like that accommodate the casting of small rings?

thanks

scavengerqr 2014-03-01 05:23:16 UTC #2

That is very small. I think if the flask is not tight to the top and bottom it would work. Might have to be creative in getting it out at 1000 degrees. 2 inch flask is big enough for rings, that's primarily what I use. Vent it. It will smoke when the wax melts.

nick1 2014-03-05 04:06:59 UTC #3

You dont say how deep the kiln is so if it is more than 3" deep then a small flask will fit in it lying on its side. This is not the best position for burning out but will do. Small kilns tend to heat up very quickly so if it is a muffle type enamelling kiln start off with the door openand try and melt as much of the wax out firt and only close the door once the smoke from the wax has gone. You can put a match to the fuming wax to ignite it as this reduces the amount od soot emitted. You can cast rings with a small flask but be careful of the sprue lngth as you dont want to have a weakened bottom by having too little investment under the patterns.

Nick Royall