In this video I’m doing one of those behind-the-scenes studio jobs that I kept putting off: I changed my kiln elements… by myself. I’m going to say it a bunch because it matters—this is NOT a tutorial. Every kiln is different (models, parts, wiring diagrams, all of it), so you absolutely have to do your own research for your specific kiln, and you’re responsible for your own repairs. I was honestly pretty nervous going into it, but I wanted to be able to take care of my own equipment and feel more confident as a potter. There was a small hiccup along the way (because of course there was), but I worked through it and learned a lot in the process. The big takeaway is that kiln maintenance can feel intimidating, but it’s also part of growing—especially if you’re firing regularly. Now I’m excited to get back to regularly scheduled programming and start “cooking with Cal” (my kiln) again—more glaze experiments, kiln unloads, and the fun stuff that happens because the kiln is running the way it should.