Rules
CSA-approved kilns in Canada: marks, nameplates and permit basics
How to check a kiln for a CSA, cUL, cULus, ULC or ETL mark, verify it in the public directories, confirm the provincial permit and inspection route, and keep the records.
Desk
Firing Desk
Kiln choice, wiring, schedules and what goes wrong in a firing.
Guides
Home Kiln Electrical Requirements: 120V vs 240V Circuits
Home kiln electrical requirements come down to voltage, circuit size and the 80% rule. Here is how 120V and 240V circuits compare for a US home studio.
Reviews
Best pottery tools for 2027: a ranked shortlist
Nine pottery tools earn a place in a home studio for 2027, ranked by what breaks first when a beginner skips them and what each item costs to replace.
Guides
Firing through a British Columbia winter with garage kilns and drying schedules
A home kiln setup in BC needs longer greenware drying, dehumidifier and condensation control, and a weather check before every winter firing.
Guides
How Canada's electrical and fire codes shape a home kiln install
Home kiln setup in Canada runs on CSA C22.1 circuit rules, CSA Group certification, and provincial fire-code ventilation and siting checks at sign-off.
Features
Greenware drying in Calgary's dry prairie air: schedules, damp boxes and a firing log
How dry prairie air changes greenware drying in Calgary, how to time drying around a shared kiln load, which faults to expect, and what to log so the next batch dries evenly.
Maintenance
4 details of home kiln setup mistakes people miss
Four home kiln setup mistakes that ruin pots include no vent, guessed clearance, firing damp greenware, and dry cleanup that lifts silica dust into your lungs.
Guides
Why can a weekend of pottery studio practice only finish one form?
Two days of pottery practice that respect how slowly clay dries: what to make, what to skip, and what has to wait until the following weekend.