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The process of wood-burning kiln dates back thousands of years and is 
more
common in Eastern pottery tradition than Western. Unlike firing in a gas or
electric kiln, firing in a wood-kiln is a long process that demands constant
care and attention. This method is still being used today as the variation
in colors produced is considered attractive and highly sought after. Firing
with wood also shows in the final product: the flame leaves its earth toned
red and orange flashes on bare clay, and ash deposits will melt and run enriching
applied glazes and bare clay alike. The flame's unpredictable nature brings
new results with each firing and every piece is a unique utensil rooted in
a long tradition of beauty.
Hand turned and hand shaped
objects are placed in the kiln and the openings are sealed with firebricks,
leaving
only small openings for stroking the wood
fire which has to be done throughout the firing process. The fire is then lit
and gradually brought up to approximately 1,300 degrees Celsius which will
burn continuously for 48 hours.
The kiln used for the process
is called a beehive kiln because of its dome-like shape. The kiln has fire
boxes through which the flame travels. The fire circulates
down through the ware exiting through openings in the floor of the kiln.
There, the flame travels through an exit channel beneath the kiln that leads
to the
chimney. It is this chimney, when heated that creates the draft to pull the
fire through this long, circuitous path. The intense heat makes the wood
ash
melt on the clay to form a natural glaze.
The subdued earthen color achieved is dependant upon the placement of the pots within the kiln and can vary from sandy white, to rustic pink, to hints of purple. The color of the glaze depends on chance and nature. One of the most appealing aspects, as well as one of the difficulties, is the unpredictability of the firing process. Although a continual risk, many potters and end users are attracted to the romance of the wood firing and value the wood flame and its ash which enrich the surface of the finished product.
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Big Face 190 x 240 cm |
ER-5L 88 x 93 cm |
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KM-005 35 x 35 cm |
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KM-010 98 x 50 cm |
KM-013L 102 x 64 cm |
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KM-035A 60 x 50 cm |
KM-063-L |
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KM-015 85 x 67 cm |
KM-006A 80 x 72 cm |
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KM-006 85 x 95 cm |
KM-014 76 x 86 cm |
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KM-037 88 x 130 cm |
KM-033L 66 x 106 cm |
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KM-064 46 x 71 cm |
KM-060 52 x 70 cm |
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KM-082-L 62 x 58 cm |
KM-020-L 103 x 70 cm |
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Red Ceramic Pot
LTA-018 |
Green Ceramic Pot
LTA-010 |
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Garden Set
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Bamboo Design Ceramic Pot |
Ceramic Pots with Children |
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Black Ceramic Pots |
Ceramic Pots |
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