A power outage can be stressful, especially when you're in the middle of a kiln firing. Whether you’re doing a bisque firing or glaze firing, it’s essential to handle the situation properly to prevent damage to your pottery.
First and foremost, take a deep breath. Pottery kilns are designed to handle temperature fluctuations, and it’s possible your pieces will be fine. How you respond depends on the stage of firing.
Here’s your quick Pottery Kiln Cheat Sheet on how to unload and what to do during a power outage.