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S-Crack Problems ? Here is the solution:
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/v/vspfiles/downloadables/Zamek-Preventing%20S%20Cracks.pdf


Our Catalog


We no longer do a printed catalog.

This web site is our catalog... it is up-to-date with all the latest offerings and prices.
We can send printed catalogs from the manufacturers of many of our offerings.
The vendors may change their prices at any time with out notice so you may want call and confirm pricing with our customer service if you are planning a big purchase.
888.774-2529

LESSON PLANS

Really great clay project Lesson Plans from AMACO !!!!
Click Here : Amaco Clay Project Lesson Plans


Electrical Related

NEMA Socket Configurations Click here for NEMA Standard Configurations for General Purpose Nonlocking Connectors

Click Here for web/html version Electrical Confirmation Form for Commercial Electric Kilns.



A Great Primer On Electrical Service
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/ELECTRICAL...

Ordering and Installing an Electric Kiln: Preflight Check-List, from L&L Kilns but applicable to any electric kiln.
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/ki...


Product Setup, Tips, and Usage / Manuals

Free Goodies with Purchase of Brent Wheels Models A, B, CXC, EX or 16
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/Amaco-Free-Goodies-Flyer.pdf

Amaco Encyclopedia of Products and Techniques
A big PDF of Features, Ceramics Safety Information, and tips for the usage of various Amaco products.

Sheffield Pottery Services including Kiln Setup and Ceramics Studio Equipment Setup for potters and schools.

US Gypsum Information and Mixing: USG Mixing Procedures

DEBCOR Damp Greenware cabinets 9100 and 9150 Instructions and usage...www.sheffield-pottery.com/Articles.asp?ID=132

Vent Master Manual PDF
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/VentMaste...

Olympic Gas Kilns Manual
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/OLYMPIC_GA...

Olympic Electric Raku Instructions
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/ELECTRIC_R...

Electric Kiln Troubleshooting by L&L, Applicable to most electric kilns by other manufacturers.
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/kiln_troub...

L&L Kilns Easy-Fire Kilns Instruction Manual
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/ea...

Instructions for the Dynatrol Electric Kiln Controller on L&L Kilns
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/dy...

Instructions Manual For the Sentry Kiln Controller found on Paragon Kilns
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/se...

Manual For Orton VentMaster Kiln Vent System

https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/Or...


Materials and Safety Related
Our Handy Raw Materials Dictionary:
Alphabetical information on pottery glaze making materials and clay body ingredients:

Glaze Safety : Amaco Glaze Usage and Safety Information

Here is a brief article about general principals of Ceramic Studio and Materials safety.

Glaze and Stain Issues

Tips On Firing Lead-Free Glazes PDF
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/v/vspfiles/downloadables/Firing_Lea...

Mason Stain Problems and Tips F.A.Q.s
Here you will find the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the use of Mason Stains.

Solving Glaze Defects PDF
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/v/vspfiles/downloadables/Solving_Gl...

Understanding Glaze Crazing: Trouble shooting and Prevention PDF
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/Understand...


Firing Tips and Cones

Firing Schedule for Our Mass White with Silica Sand (MCMWSS)

IMPORTANT NOTES On Firing Our Mass White Clays:

The Mass White and Mass White SS have gone through some changes.
It is important that you fire the clay according to what is stamped on the box:
Firing Schedule if box says Mass White TX or Mass WhiteTX SS:
-Slow bisque to Cone06
-Slow glaze to Cone 05
If your box says: MWTX10SS or MWTX10 then
-Bisque Slow to Cone 04
-Glaze Slow to cone 05

Orton Cone Wall Chart:
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/cone_wall_...

Firing Ceramic Bodies : Tips from Orton PDF
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/Firing_Cer...

Tips For Firing Thick and Handbuilt Wares PDF
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/Firing_Han...

Using Orton Cones For Cosistant Kiln Firing PDF
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/ortoncones...

Firing Porcelain Bodies: Firing Tips from Orton PDF
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/success_wi...

Olympic Gas Kilns Manual
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/OLYMPIC_G...

Olympic Electric Raku Instructions
www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/ELECTRIC_...

Electric Kiln Troubleshooting by L&L, Applicable to most electric kilns by other manufacturers.
kiln_troubleshoot-general.pdf


Instructions for the Dynatrol Electric Kiln Controller on L&L Kilns
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/dyn...

Instructions Manual For the Sentry Kiln Controller found on Paragon Kilns
https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/sen...

Glass Fusing

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GLASS KILN AND A CERAMIC KILN?
Yes Virginia, you can fuse glass in your ceramics kiln... an article from Skutt Kilns

https://www.sheffield-pottery.com/downloadables/Gla...

Ceramics PDFs, Downloads, General Info