on a couple of occasions, (usually at this time of the year) when the
kiln gets unloaded then loaded , unloaded etc. etc. if i have had to
quick dry some items i have put a kiln shelf on top of my kiln
(outside) to buffer the heat then stood the item(s) on top of the
shelf and they have dried during the firing. it is not something
reccomended but we all do things out of neccesity and so far i have
not had any problems.