Canadian Electrical Standards - A PSA on CSA

Greenbarn would like to take a brief moment to highlight CSA. CSA, or the Canadian Standards Association, is a non-profit organization that develops and publishes standards for a wide range of products and services to improve safety, health, and sustainability in Canada and beyond.

In the pottery world, CSA approval for electrical products such as pugmills, kilns and wheels helps to protect Canadian artists. Specifically, CSA protects us against physical hazards like electrical shock and fire, but also against financial hazards like fines, penalties, or the possibility of our home insurance's refusal to pay in the case of any damage by fire. Obtaining CSA certification is a mandatory, legal requirement by all retailers within Canada. It demonstrates our collective commitment to high quality products, it provides safety and confidence to consumers, and it also demonstrates to regulatory bodies that our products meet stringent Canadian safety standards.

Firstly, we would like you to feel confident that Greenbarn always adheres to the legal requirement that our equipment be CSA inspected and approved. Each piece of equipment will have a sticker which proves if it has been successfully tested. Secondly, while Greenbarn is incredibly appreciative of your support, we would like to arm our community with the knowledge to internet shop safely. We have noticed that not all retailers follow their legal obligation, and we wish to advocate for our customer's safety by recommending that wherever you choose to purchase your electrical products, please know that CSA approved equipment protects you, and if it is unclear, it is your legal right to request proof of this level of safety in Canada.

We hope this is helpful for you. Thank you for reading, and for your support! - Greenbarn

Sculpture Materials on Sale!

The following items are now discounted while stock remains!

1. Roma Plastilina, Grey/Green, oil based clay, offered in soft/med/firm

- now at 25% discount. Sale priced at $19.19/2Lb block + tax

2. Armature Wire (not intended for firing within a kiln):

- 1/16" by 32039; roll: now at 25% discount. Sale priced at $6.19/roll + tax

- 3/8" by 10039; roll: now at 25% discount. Sale priced at $17.89/roll + tax

Copper Enamel Shapes on SALE at 50% off! Enamel Powders and Accessories on SALE at 25% off!

Metal shapes, punched out of copper sheet, are now on SALE at 50% off! Great for use with Thompson brand copper enameling materials and tools (now at 25% off) for your school art/metal projects, your mixed media crafts, and for jewelry. Once the enamel powder has been applied to the copper shape, fire it with a kiln, or a torch, to 1450-1500*F to melt the enamel into a glass finish.

Use our search box and enter "enamel", or use our website index in the left margin and click on "Enamelling" to see the shapes, tools and enamel pigments.