75. Which Kiln Should I Buy? A Guide for Jewellers with Petra Cameron

<p>Whether you’re a new jewellery maker or want to take your skills to the next level, buying a great kiln is one of the best investments you can make. Petra Cameron of Metal Clay Ltd. knows this from experience; she started making jewellery in her guest bedroom several years ago and has since grown Metal Clay into a successful supply company. In this episode, Petra joins us to discuss everything you need to know when purchasing a kiln, along with some important safety tips.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>EPISODE RECAP</p> <ul> <li>Why did you start Metal Clay? (1:57)</li> <li>What should people look for when buying their first kilns? (5:03)</li> <li>Common uses of a kiln for jewellery makers (7:27)</li> <li>Differences between the Prometheus and Paragon kilns (10:10)</li> <li>What is ramp speed? (14:35)</li> <li>Advantages of purchasing a programmable kiln (17:40)</li> <li>How to safely store your kiln (20:23)</li> <li>Do you need a surge protector? (25:40)</li> <li>What other types of kilns are available? (30:28)</li> <li>Do you need accessories to go with your kiln? (33:58)</li> <li>How to get in touch with Petra and Metal Clay (37:33)</li> <li>How much does it cost to run a kiln? (38:41)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Resources</p> <p><a href= "https://jewelleryschoolonline.teachable.com/p/beginners-and-intermediate-enamelling"> Beginners and Intermediate Enameling for Jewellers</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.metalclay.co.uk/">Metal Clay Ltd.</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalclayltd">Metal Clay Ltd. Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MetalClaycouk/videos">Metal Clay Ltd. YouTube</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Find Jewellers Academy on <a href= "https://instagram.com/jewellersacademy?igshid=158qza4lfoodq">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jewellersacademy/">Facebook</a>!</p>