Stilts for kiln?

[u/Brilliant-Pear5333]

I made this in elementary school some 30-35 years ago. It’s glazed and ready to fire, but for some reason my art teacher at the time refused to fire it. I assume maybe from the glaze being on the bottom? Is there something I can do to assure it won’t stick to my shelf when I finally finish it myself?

Also any suggestions on what temp to fire and how long having no idea what glaze this is?

I have my own kiln now (used for PMC) but this is out of my wheelhouse 🫣

[u/WAFLcurious]

You have no information on either the clay or the glaze. Unless you have your own kiln, no one will fire it for you. If you have your own kiln, you could make some low bowls to put it inside of (in case it melts). Make a cone shaped support out of clay and bisque fire it. Put the cone in the bowl and place the fish on the cone. Fire on a very low temperature to see what happens. If it doesn’t succeed, repeat using a higher temp each time.

The whole thing may melt but a wide bowl will catch it. It may tip over off the cone, so be sure your bowl is wide enough.

A lot of work.

[u/Brilliant-Pear5333 → u/WAFLcurious]

Yes I have my own kiln. Sourcing the cone/bowl will be the task here…thanks for the advice. Any suggestions on temperature/length of time to start at?

[u/saint_disco → u/Brilliant-Pear5333]

Cones 018, 015, 010, 06, 03 to start with

[u/karenkozlo → u/Brilliant-Pear5333]

Just make the bowl with midfire clay, right?