Urszula Janowska on wed 4 jun 97
I am looking for the plans of old, primitive clay owens, I mean these
originated for example in Africa, plans or maybe any information which
could be helpful in trying to built such an owen by myself.
If anybody could help me please send the information,
Urszula
Edward D. Cowell on thu 5 jun 97
At 09:19 06/04/97 EDT, you wrote:
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>I am looking for the plans of old, primitive clay owens, I mean these
>originated for example in Africa, plans or maybe any information which
>could be helpful in trying to built such an owen by myself.
>
>If anybody could help me please send the information,
>
>Urszula
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> I presume you mean primitive clay ovens. In 1992, the archaeology
dig in which my wife participated, uncovered a primitive clay oven or
tabun (pronounced taboon). In the fall of that same season, we constructed
one and built a fire and ash heap aruond the unit. We were able to obtain
an internal temperature of 350 deg. F or 177 deg. C.
The clay was prepared by wedging straw into it. The straw/clay
combination was then formed into a circular shape. Its finished appearance
looked like one half of a beach ball. with a large hole at the top.
It eas then dried in the sun for a day, then used.
edcowell@ionline.net
Waterloo, Ont. Canada
Martin Schiller on thu 5 jun 97
>I am looking for the plans of old, primitive clay owens, I mean these
>originated for example in Africa, plans or maybe any information which
>could be helpful in trying to built such an owen by myself.
"Primitive Pottery" by Hal Riegger is a helpful book. The copy that I use
is dated 1972 and the Library of Congress Catalog Card Number is
75-184821.
He describes many primitive pottery processes and uses many good
illustrations and photographs. He also documents the work of many
primitive pottery workshops that he conducted. These include firing
techniques and kilns.
warm regards,
Martin.
stevemills on fri 6 jun 97
Dear Urszula
I know its not African but if you can get your hands on a litle book
called "Exploring Fire and Clay" by Arne Bjorn you might find it
interesting. It is out of print in the UK but I know there are copies in
some Public Libraries so it's worth asking around.
Steve
In message , Urszula Janowska writes
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>I am looking for the plans of old, primitive clay owens, I mean these
>originated for example in Africa, plans or maybe any information which
>could be helpful in trying to built such an owen by myself.
>
>If anybody could help me please send the information,
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>Urszula
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Steve Mills
@Bath Potters Supplies
Dorset Close
Bath
BA2 3RF
UK
Tel:(44) (0)1225 337046
Fax:(44) (0)1225 462712
June Perry on sun 8 jun 97
Dear Urzula:
If you are speaking of the primitie adobe kilns for baking bread, I got a
copy of some plans through one of the historical villages when I lived in
Canada.
Regards,
June
Sherry mcDonald Stewart on sun 8 jun 97
I have baked bread in one of these adobe ovens, and better bread was
never baked. I would like the plans as well. Sherry
Laura Freedman on sun 8 jun 97
June Perry wrote:
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> Dear Urzula:
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> If you are speaking of the primitie adobe kilns for baking bread, I got a
> copy of some plans through one of the historical villages when I lived in
> Canada.
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> Regards,
> June
-------June I would love as copy of those plans if possible. I will be
signing off on Monday night for a week. If you would like $$ for copying
and sending please let me know. TIA lauras@epix.net
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MZ
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