Kiln Review

What is the air flow of an electric kiln?

• up

• down

• There is no air flow just radiant heat

• circular flow

Which two kilns are most widely used?

• electric

• gas

• pit

A kiln is a

• furnace/oven

• used to dry/melt clay, metal, wood, or glass

• a fire with no specific temperature

fuel in modern kilns is generally:

• gas

• coal

• wood

• electric

the insulation used in modern kilns is made from:

• fire clay bricks

• mud and straw bricks

• logs

these clay pieces help hold and stack the ware in the kiln

• kiln furniture

• kiln wash

• kiln sliding

• kiln seats

how do you tell the temperature of the kiln when its firing?

• touch the inside and guess

• using a thermometer

• using a pyrometer

which kiln is the easiest to use?

• electric

• downdraft

• updraft

True or false: oxidation is where the air heats up and turns ash and metal pigments into a glaze

• true

• false

what type of fuel did a pit fire kiln use?

• large pieces of lumber

• any organic material

• gas

• electricity