curiosity and pyromania fused with an obsession for visual texture
Kiln
The secret to consistent results in glaze effects is a consistent firing. In my quest to get copper reds, which are particularly sensitive, I’ve renovated and rebuilt my current kiln numerous times, each time incorporating new features to give better control over atmosphere and temperature.
Original “whupped” updraft that I acquired in 2012, which has been a work in progress ever since
Making it downdraft with fiber firebox
Replumbing for 2′ of pipe between mixer and flame tips gives fuel and air more time to mix, aiding more efficient combustion
Replacing refractory brick with ceramic fiber modules – stainless steel spears keep folded fiber in place.
Floor has oversized holes for cast-in-place angled ports and a central trench leading to flue
