Buying a Kiln

What a whole production to buy a kiln! I had no idea the things I would have to consider - voltage, maximum temperature, window or no window, shelves, would I have to have my home's electricity overhauled or the placement debate of inside or outside my house.

I have researched over a month to make sure I was buying the correct kiln for firing PMC. I have wanted for a long time to expand into this area. Once you have worked with polymer clay, PMC seems like a natural progression. I enjoy working with clay, and I want to continue to explore this medium. I like the feel of clay in my hands and the ability to fashion it into so many shapes and figures.

I am running to the store every other day to buy a new color or try out a new polymer clay. I have left over clay that I know I will use. PMC is a whole different story. It's much more expensive, and I have to work with much smaller amounts to create a piece. But that's the rub.
I have to give often a lot more thought to the piece in order to get the most for the amount of clay I have to work with. It is more refined to me than polymer clay. There is such joy in pulling it out of a kiln, burnishing it, dippping it and polishing.

My kiln should be here in a week, and I haven't stopped thinking of all the pieces I would like to create. Oh where to begin is such a problem! I am glad to know www.rubysransom.com will be able to add more sterling silver to its inventory.