PurpleLama@aol.com on sun 18 aug 96
Several months ago I asked for information about a raku kiln and received
lots of great advice. As a result, I decided that the best raku kiln for me
would be one that is made of brick. I intend to buy one with a pulley system
at some point, but not until after I move. In the mean time, I was wondering
about making a box out of soft brick, using a kiln shelf or two for the top
and firing with a gas burner. The box would be temporary - lasting only the
day that I fired and could be adjusted in size depending upon my needs for
that day (& limited by the kiln shelves that I buy.)
Has anyone tried this? If so, how has it worked. If not, any reasons that you
can think of why it won't work?
TIA
Shula
PurpleLama@AOL.com
Sue Hutchen on mon 19 aug 96
PurpleLama@aol.com wrote:
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> Shula,The kind of raku kiln that you describe is exactly what we had, and
regularly used at the art school that I attended. It's only major flaw
that I recall is that it took a couple of hours for the bricks to heat
thoroughly before it began to function really well, a problem that is
entirely avoided I think by using a fibrefax model.
Good luck
Sue
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