Vince Pitelka on fri 16 jan 04
George wrote:
> I am trying to build an outdoor kiln, but really don't know what design to
use, also
> what temperature would I burn it at if I was using wood?
I love this. No offense intended, George, but go to the LIBRARY! Go
online. Buy books. You need to learn the basics - the kinds of kilns and
processes you are interested in, and then ask questions that are much more
specific. There is no way we can address your questions, because they are
far too general. Please do not be discouraged, because we are happy to help
you, but you need to do your research first.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Craft
Tennessee Technological University
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George Nassour on fri 16 jan 04
Can someone please email me at georgenassour123@yahoo.com
I am trying to build an outdoor kiln, but really don't know what design to use, also what temperature would I burn it at if I was using wood?
Thanx
George
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Odin Maxwell on sun 18 jan 04
On Fri, 16 Jan 2004 15:10:49 -0800, George Nassour
wrote:
>I am trying to build an outdoor kiln, but really don't know what design
to use, also what temperature would I burn it at if I was using wood?
With different wood kiln designs, you can fire any type of pottery you
like - from lowfire earthenware (simple as burning wood in a pit) to about
as hot as anything around. I don't know exactly how hot my anagama gets,
the highest cones I've had are 11s, and it lays them completely flat.
Cone 10s blobbify. So wood can get things hot.
Shameless self-promotion:
http://www.anagama-west.com
As someone else mentioned, you do need to hit the books - Fred Olsen's
Kiln Book is an excellent place to start as it covers a very wide variety
of kilns from a very technical "how to get things done" approach, not just
wood but electric, gas, and oil as well. It's a great general primer.
Start there and then read other kiln books.
But even before you hit the books, think about what you want the kiln to
do. This is the most important question really - it will have an impact
on size, design, construction materials, and fuel choice.
For example, think about how often you want to fire vs. how fast can you
make stuff: this will define kiln size. If you want to fire 1x per
month, figure out how much stuff you make a month and there you have it -
the right sized kiln fits that amount of stuff.
Do you want the vaguaries associated w/ wood firing - seek those effects,
or do you want a highly controlled glaze kiln? This will steer you in the
direction of wood vs. electric,oil, or gas. Do you care about reduction?
If yes, you'll want a fuel kiln as opposed to electric (though yes,
reduction is possible in electrics - just real hard on them).
My guess is, if you post a question like this: "I want to build 10-12
cubic foot kiln that I can salt in. What types of designs/materials have
worked for others?" ... you will get more advice than you ever
wanted! ;-)
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