Future site of kiln before ground-breaking

Kiln site excavated...much easier soil to dig compared to North Carolina red clay. Bourry-type firebox will be located in the foreground followed by a (sprung-arch) chamber (2 total; one on each terrace) and the flue and chimney on the uppermost terrace. The first chamber will be unglazed wood-fired work (cone 9 to 11). The second chamber will probably act as the spark arrestor (along with a stainless steel mesh at the top of the chimney). This second chamber will have cone 6 glazed ware. During the rainy season, this chamber will be sidestoked and soda-fired (cone 8 - 9).

Kiln site excavated (Early Oct. 2010)...more photos to come in January. Materials are on order, including cinderblock and materials to build a shed over the kiln site

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