Cindy Strnad on thu 12 oct 00
Hi, Smart.
I read an article a while back (I'm thinking a year, maybe) in Clay Times
(it covered 2 or 3 issues) on how to build a Raku Kiln. It looked like a
good article, and maybe they have reprints available. It may even be
available on their web site. I don't have their address, but a search should
turn them up pretty easily.
Cindy Strnad
Earthen Vessels Pottery
RR 1, Box 51
Custer, SD 57730
USA
earthenv@gwtc.net
http://www.earthenvesselssd.com
Smart on thu 12 oct 00
I seek addresses of sites which indicate how to build a raku kiln. The =
sites which give plans and consultings of construction based on simple =
methods are welcome. =20
Are there receipes to manufacture a kiln starting from a cask (metal =
cask)?=20
Thank you to Clayarters which will want to give me this information =
well.
Cordialement, Smart
Smart.Conseil
Le site Fran=E7ais d=E9di=E9 aux passionn=E9s de c=E9ramique
The French site dedicated to ceramics lovers
smart2000@wanadoo.fr
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/smart2000/
Steve Mills on fri 13 oct 00
If I may blow our own trumpet, on our site we have just that:
http://www.bathpotters.demon.co.uk
Steve
Bath
UK
In message , Smart writes
>I seek addresses of sites which indicate how to build a raku kiln. The =
>sites which give plans and consultings of construction based on simple =
>methods are welcome. =20
>Are there receipes to manufacture a kiln starting from a cask (metal =
>cask)?=20
>Thank you to Clayarters which will want to give me this information =
>well.
>
>Cordialement, Smart
>
>Smart.Conseil
>Le site Fran=E7ais d=E9di=E9 aux passionn=E9s de c=E9ramique
>The French site dedicated to ceramics lovers
>smart2000@wanadoo.fr
>http://perso.wanadoo.fr/smart2000/
>
--
Steve Mills
Bath
UK
Sharon31 on fri 13 oct 00
In Claytimes, and before in PMI, I have such a kiln.Mine I built as a copy
of my teacher's.I can tell you a few hints:If you work yourself, have a kind
of table, metal frame, the same height of the top of the kiln so that you
can side there, not removing it to the floor and up again, ruining your
back.
I put the picture at:
http://www.digitalgreeting.com/photodex.cgi?display=001013113130.41
The chimney is not needed, makes it heavier.
Very solid kiln. If you want more ,I will go and measure it.
ababi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Cindy Strnad"
To:
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 06:08
Subject: Re: Raku kiln plans ?
> Hi, Smart.
>
> I read an article a while back (I'm thinking a year, maybe) in Clay Times
> (it covered 2 or 3 issues) on how to build a Raku Kiln. It looked like a
> good article, and maybe they have reprints available. It may even be
> available on their web site. I don't have their address, but a search
should
> turn them up pretty easily.
>
> Cindy Strnad
> Earthen Vessels Pottery
> RR 1, Box 51
> Custer, SD 57730
> USA
> earthenv@gwtc.net
> http://www.earthenvesselssd.com
>
>
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Larry Phillips on sat 14 oct 00
Ken Kang wrote:
> You can see my raku kilns at http://members3.clubphoto.com/ken258580
That page is a keeper, Ken.
Did you build or buy the forced-air burner? Do you find it easier to use
than the non-forced-air type?
The tongs look great! What material are they? Homebuilt?
And finally, the turned wooden lids on the pots really work well. I am
always wanting to mix pottery with other materials, but so often it just
doesn't look right.
Thanks for the page.
--
Hukt on fonix werkt fer me!
http://cr347197-a.surrey1.bc.wave.home.com/larry/
Ken Kang on sat 14 oct 00
Message text written by Ceramic Arts Discussion List
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I seek addresses of sites which indicate how to build a raku kiln. The
sites which give plans and consultings of construction based on simple
methods are welcome. =
Are there receipes to manufacture a kiln starting from a cask (metal cask=
)?
Thank you to Clayarters which will want to give me this information well.=
Cordialement, Smart
<
You can see my raku kilns at http://members3.clubphoto.com/ken258580
Aloha, Ken
Fraser Forsythe on sun 15 oct 00
Hi Ken.
I have a section on my site that describes building the fiber kiln that I use for
both Raku and mid firing. I need to update quite a bit but it may offer you some
ideas to get started.
The section is referenced by RFK (rapid firing kiln)
www.glazeexchange.com.
Fraser Forsythe
Ken Kang wrote:
> Message text written by Ceramic Arts Discussion List
> >
> I seek addresses of sites which indicate how to build a raku kiln. The
> sites which give plans and consultings of construction based on simple
> methods are welcome.
> Are there receipes to manufacture a kiln starting from a cask (metal cask)?
>
> Thank you to Clayarters which will want to give me this information well.
>
> Cordialement, Smart
> <
>
> You can see my raku kilns at http://members3.clubphoto.com/ken258580
>
> Aloha, Ken
>
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Marcia Selsor on sun 15 oct 00
Dear Smart,
I am building a new raku kiln that will have a metal mesh frame designed
to accomodate my large rake slabs. I have burners built by Marc Ward
which at my request are set up for three propane taks instaed of one or
two. I used these in August for a round fiber raku kiln. We fired all
day and used half of the small bottles. None iced up.=20
I have a design for a wood burning raku kiln which will be in Steve
Branfman's new raku book.
We used it in the 70's firing with scrap 2x4. I don't have these up on
sites yet. I just got back from three months of travel including this
week driving to Las Vegas to pick up a mixer and wheel.
I would recommend fiber kilns sprayed with ITC on the inside and a
rigidizer on the outside to set the fibers which are hazardous. I also
recommend using mesh or expended metal to lighten the weight of the kiln
if you are lifting it for access to the pots. I prefer this to a top
loaded raku kiln which is HOT to get the pieces out.
I have taught workshops on Raku and like the portability of kilns. My
latest raku kilns will have a clapsable frame but will lift the chamber
walls up using one handle for two pulleys.
Best wishes,
Marcia Selsor
Smart wrote:
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> I seek addresses of sites which indicate how to build a raku kiln. The=
sites which give plans and consultings of construction based on simple m=
ethods are welcome.
> Are there receipes to manufacture a kiln starting from a cask (metal ca=
sk)?
> Thank you to Clayarters which will want to give me this information wel=
l.
>=20
> Cordialement, Smart
>=20
> Smart.Conseil
> Le site Fran=E7ais d=E9di=E9 aux passionn=E9s de c=E9ramique
> The French site dedicated to ceramics lovers
> smart2000@wanadoo.fr
> http://perso.wanadoo.fr/smart2000/
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Marcia Selsor
selsor@imt.net
http://www.imt.net/~mjbmls
http://www.imt.net/~mjbmls/spain99.html
http://www.silverhawk.com/ex99/selsor/welcome.html
Ken Kang on mon 16 oct 00
Fraser Forsythe wrote:
>
>Hi Ken.
>I have a section on my site that describes building the fiber kiln that =
I
use for
>both Raku and mid firing. I need to update quite a bit but it may offer
you some
> www.glazeexchange.com.
Fraser,
A small kiln for mid-firing is something I want. What's the cost of
material for a kiln like that?
Aloha, Ken
Ken Kang on mon 16 oct 00
=
Larry Phillips wrote: =
>That page is a keeper, Ken.
>Did you build or buy the forced-air burner? Do you find it easier to use=
>than the non-forced-air type?
>The tongs look great! What material are they? Homebuilt?
>And finally, the turned wooden lids on the pots really work well. I am
>always wanting to mix pottery with other materials, but so often it just=
>doesn't look right.
>Thanks for the page.
--
> Hukt on fonix werkt fer me!
> http://cr347197-a.surrey1.bc.wave.home.com/larry/
Larry,
I built the forced-air burner 25 years ago. It is made of galvanized pip=
e,
a universal squirrel cage blower and a simple on-off switch. It saves ga=
s
and can control the kiln atmosphere very easily by a simple turn of a
knob. After pre-heating I can reach 1800 degrees in a few minutes. I pref=
er
the forced-air burner but also use the venturi burner at times.
=
I manufacture the raku tongs. Each one is constructed of steel rods and
handcrafted by myself. Anyone interested in purchasing one can contact me=
thru my e-mail. If you have not seen it, go to =
http://members3.clubphoto.com/ken258580 =
Aloha, Ken
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