Well the 8th firing of my fast-fire kiln was a success, except for the discovery that the arch was once again sagging. After some investigation, I realized that the metal framework was bowing out, letting the bricks settle. I decided that instead of spending money to repair the kiln, I would begin another kiln at my house and studio. So, this kiln is no more, only a pile of bricks now. I am now kilnless, and stressed over the shows I have planned, but I am working on an anagama kiln in my backyard now. I gathered lots of materials today from Seagrove and Star, as well as information from friends on the process of laying the arch. I am picking up a brick saw tomorrow from a friend, so things are coming together. This jug was one of my favorites from the firing, it stands 14" tall, and I like the stopper I made for it.
Well the 8th firing of my fast-fire kiln was a success, except for the discovery that the arch was once again sagging. After some investigation, I realized that the metal framework was bowing out, letting the bricks settle. I decided that instead of spending money to repair the kiln, I would begin another kiln at my house and studio. So, this kiln is no more, only a pile of bricks now. I am now kilnless, and stressed over the shows I have planned, but I am working on an anagama kiln in my backyard now. I gathered lots of materials today from Seagrove and Star, as well as information from friends on the process of laying the arch. I am picking up a brick saw tomorrow from a friend, so things are coming together. This jug was one of my favorites from the firing, it stands 14" tall, and I like the stopper I made for it.
