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the romance of kiln firing.

updated sun 18 mar 07

 

Ivor and Olive Lewis on sat 17 mar 07


Dear Eduoard,
We each work our kilns in the way which gives work that satisfies our =
aesthetic.
But for a novice at the game it is a daunting task to sort out all of =
the operators that need attention.
The very first kiln I built was fired with Steelworks Coke. It has a lot =
of faults but it worked. A great adventure. But at top heat the stack =
would sing like a sixteen foot cathedral organ pipe.
Who gave me the instructions. NO one. Who gave me the inspiration... =
Good old B. Leach.
Jambon. Jambon
Ivor