Firing the Philosopher's Kiln

[@quantumofconscience6538]

Great series....thank you. The narrowing of the chimney for the last few feet actually creates speed... and draw.... as long as it's not too narrow, and it's not.

[@tendingahandmadelife]

Thank you! That was the advice of my mentor as well. We just added another 3 rows of bricks and will see how it goes when we fire it up mid August. 🤞🙏

[@travismaxwell9805]

Nice job.

[@tendingahandmadelife]

Thank you!

[@toi_techno]

They're beautiful ceramics

[@tendingahandmadelife]

Thank you!

[@Connor-tv5gu]

Beautiful!! I’m glad to hear it was a success. I did a pit firing last night and I felt so giddy digging out my pieces today. I love those pourers!

[@tendingahandmadelife]

Fire and mud … so much joy and magic!

[@ronniestillwell8508]

Looks wonderful!

[@tendingahandmadelife]

Thanks Ronnie!

[@jackipallister223]

Congratulations Kathy 😊😊 Lovely!

[@tendingahandmadelife]

JACKI! Thanks so much!!! How are you?!?! I will say now and forever, you are the most creative person I know … lord mercy could I ever do with a good Jacki visit. 🥰🥰🥰

[@peterwills5533]

Lovely project. Try your white slip under the glaze rather than on it.

[@tendingahandmadelife]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll do that for sure next time. I’m also thinking to try glazing over everything and refiring the pieces. Long ago when I started making pots, refiring wasn’t really done, but I figure what the heck … we’ll see.

[@peterwills5533]

Always experiment..... refiring can give great results..... sometimes..... if you want to reglaze already fired pots..... get them hot and the glaze really thick..... play, have fun, experiment!

[@tendingahandmadelife]

Roger Wilco … Excellent advice!