DIY Micro Kiln. Create a bench top kiln that can safely reach 1200 ºF. By Dr. Shawn

In this video, Dr. Shawn* shows how to convert an ordinary vacuum thermos into a controlled high temperature kiln that can reach 1200 ºF and that's suitable for a citizen scientist's workshop.

We are sorry, but the Micro Kiln kits are no longer available.

Here's a links to every item that you saw featured in this video:

Stanley Classic Vacuum Food Jar: (Make sure to select 24 oz) $24.97
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

BriskHeat High Temp Insulated Heating Tape: $49.35
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Solid State Relay and heat sink: $8.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

MYPIN TA4 PID Controller with High Temp Thermocouple: $27.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

Digital Multimeter with thermocouple: $34.19
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Dimmer Switch: (Must be rated for at least 150 watts) ($15)
https://www.amazon.com/Leviton-6674-P...

Safety Timer: ($9)
https://www.amazon.com/Century-Plug-M...

Power Cord: 6' cord ($6)
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-P...

If you'd prefer to purchase the insulation, hardware cloth and refractory spray paint yourself, here are the links you'll need.

Ceramic Fiber Insulation (1/2 inch thick, with cutting knife.) $27.00
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Ceramic Fiber Insulation Board: $31.28
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Refractory Spray Paint: ($8)
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-Aut...

Leather Welders Gloves ($11)
https://www.amazon.com/US-Forge-400-W...

You will also need...

Dremel tool with narrow cutting bit
Latex gloves
Dust mask

*Shawn Carlson holds a Ph.D. in nuclear physics from UC Los Angeles. He is the founder of the Society for Amateur Scientists, LabRats Science Education Program, and Engagement Education. His work has been featured in numerous national publications. He is a former columnist for Scientific American and Make magazines, and a winner of the MacArthur "genius" Prize for his innovative approaches to inspiring people to love learning STEM. See: https://www.macfound.org/fellows/604/ and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_C...

This video is sponsored by the LabRats Science Education Program: http://www.LabRats.org