My introduction §terry fallon

[§terry fallon]

 

I am a hobbyist potter, I do nice work, and from time to time, I’m surprised to see just how good I have gotten over the years.

 

Sure, I want to be known for my fabulous Glazed Pottery, but that’s not going happen.

I haven’t the skills that take years of devotion to one’s trade can give.

 

I believe my recognitions in the Pottery World will come from my endeavors into the Tools of the Trade.

Still as a hobbyist, I build Kilns and the accompanying devices,O2 sensors, Thermocouples and Power Controllers.  

 

I lend a helping hand in upgrading existing equipment too.

This is a L&L controller upgraded to Solid State Relays

I make complete Plan-Jane upgrade packages too

Many in the ceramic community need just the basic kiln, and the “Hobby Kilns” on the market meet this requirement. However, lets face it they are cheep, and are marginal for anyone that is more than a beginning hobbyist.

Take a look at the size of the element grooves they are 3/4” not 3/8” as in most kilns.  

 

In most kilns the total weight of the elements is less than one pound.

These kilns use over 6 pounds of elements.

I make that which can’t be bought readily.

You need an electric kiln to do cone 12 over and over, that’s what I do.

Components failing because of your constant production loads, where one part failure means a significant loss. I build in the robustness to take the torture.

 

I am having fun and meeting good people along the way. I may never be recognize by ceramic pieces, but when you see one of my kilns you will know its me.

Electric reduction got to love it.

 

§terry     

[§terry fallon]

I use a diamond flat lap that sticks to the wheel head.

Little water and 15 seconds I am done

 

terry

[§terry fallon]

Ms. Tess van Dijk

 

Everything you ever want to know about crystalline Glazes can be found here.

or here http://www.puttgarden.com/crystal/2007/Page1.html

To ask a question of 222 crystalline artist go here.

http://s3.excoboard.com/crystal

An oh yes, a lot of people do cone6 crystalline glazing.  

 

§terry

 

[Tess van Dijk]

Love the glazed pot. How do you smooth out the bottom after you break off the drip pan?

[§terry fallon]

Dear Sandy Miller

 

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed my Blog Post.

Pease check all the kiln brick, and ask for advice before removing
the stainless steel jacket.
Fine someone that has done what you intend to do, and try to fine
someone that has done a re-skin of a da Vinci kiln, before you start.

 

[sandy miller]

After just rebuilding two kilns I find you kiln fascinating. Currently I have all the parts to tear apart my l&l da Vinci. Bulked up the elements just a tiny bit compared to yours. Also tossed the stand and put it on cement block with two coursed of fire brick. Thinking I will take off the stainless steel covering and add an extra layer of fire brick on the sides too. The magic with most of the glazes I use is on the cool down. To get great result from electric firing one must think about what goes on in those beefy reduction kiln. Thanks for posting you journey, I think it's the wave of the future for our industry.

[§terry fallon]

 

 

Mr. Robert,

 

Thanks for the complement on my pots.

Crystalline glazes is a passion of mind, I know its not what one would call a “MID-FIRE” glaze.

However there are a number of potters doing Crystalline glazes at cone 6.

Over the years, I have found just as much enjoyment making the hardware as the pots.

 

The friends I have made through talking shop about kiln and such, gives me a very diverse exposure to so many aspects of Pottery and Ceramics.

Trying out so many differing techniques and learning about new ideas keeps me motivated.

I hope, I motivate a few to try new things, and explore more techniques.

 

§terry

[Robert Young]

Fantastic pots, and great kiln!  I may talk to you about one in the future...

[George Lewter]

That is one great looking kiln, Terry.  I really haven't developed an knowledgeable appreciation for crystaline glazes, but yours look pretty damn good to me.  Don't sell yourself short as a potter.