How I achieved an ashy, drippy wood-fired effect on my ceramics in a gas firing.
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Reduction Firing Pottery in My Electric Kiln Using Saggars
A cunning way to get those lovely reduction glazes from an electric kiln without using silicon carbide. There are some risks though…
First Firings in My New Gas Kiln
My new gas kiln has been something of a dream for me. Firing very smoothly and with great results. Here’s a look at the first results and the effects of kiln changes.
How I Built (and Rebuilt) a Better Gas Kiln
Frustrated with my existing gas kiln, I took the plunge and spent over 1000 euros making a new one. This is how it went…
Kilns, Planes and Automobiles: CO2 Emissions From My Ceramic Firings
How much CO2 do my electric and gas kilns produce in a firing, and how does that compare with taking an aeroplane or running a car?
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