[Jewelry making - Article 00373] - Re: [Orchid] Partially burned-out flasks

[Kathy Johnson]

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    Thanks to all who replied to my questions about the deceased burnout
    kiln and the half burned out flasks. 

    I purchased a new kiln, a Sierra 1100. I was going to just get the
    old kiln fixed, until I stumbled on this one while I was in CR Hill
    asking about repairs to the old one. It was a bit more than I'd
    planned on spending at the time, but that's why I have a credit
    card--instant business loan when I need it. 

    I really needed a larger kiln anyway. The old one can only handle 4
    flasks at a time. I don't cast every day, but when I do cast, it's
    usually 12-16 flasks worth of charms. The new one will save me a lot
    of time, as it can hold at least 12 flasks per burnout. I could
    almost fit the old kiln inside the new one. And it's got a
    programmable controller, so I can set it up and do other things while
    it works, rather than babysitting it. Now I just need to get it out
    of the car and into the house! The store loaded it into the car for
    me, but it weighs 90 pounds in its shipping crate, and I can't move
    it alone. My husband is in Florida hoping to see the shuttle to
    launch tomorrow, so it may sit in the car until he gets home this
    weekend. 

    My first project once it's in the house and set up will be to try to
    finish burning out those partly burned flasks. Like a kid with a new
    toy, I can't wait to try it out! 

Kathy Johnson
Feathered Gems Pet Jewelry
http://www.fgemz.com
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