[Jewelry making - Article 01238] - [Orchid] Recommendations for kiln?

[Elizabeth Lyne]

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    I want to get a kiln for enamel work as well as occasional
    flameworking (glass beads) and fused glass cabs (less than 2"
    across).  I have been researching kilns and understand that a
    digital pyrometer is quite helpful.  I think I want the interior to
    be roughly 8" x 8" x 8" (not a tiny one) but am flexible on the
    dimensions.  Here are a few questions for those far more experienced
    than I in this matter .... 

    How realistic is it for me to think I can anneal beads and cabs
    without a programmable kiln? 

    What are good sources for used kilns for my purposes?  Where should
    I post my ad and hope to find one? 

    If I can't find a used one, what kilns do you recommend? 

    Can a programmable controller be added to most any kiln or just
    certain ones (should I decide to add one in the future)? 

    Thanks in advance :) 

Elizabeth
www.borntobeworn.com

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