When I took my first pottery class more than a decade ago, the teacher I had was good overall but for some reason she could not teach me to center. As a result, I quickly fell behind all of the other students who were pulling their first mugs and what not and I was still over in the corner exasperated because I would not center my clay. I came into open studio the following Saturday and the young volunteer running the studio saw that I was having a problem and he taught me your method and I was centering clay easily in no time.
@patrickbass3542 Жыл бұрын
It looks like the ware chamber is made of "soft brick" and from your "Olsen fast fire kiln 1" video you are using "soft brick" for the arch. So, what temperature/cone are you firing to?
@iam1jdh Жыл бұрын
I've been teaching that method for 50+ years. Your instruction is spot on! Centering is key to good pottery and quick centering is vital to development. Good video.
@agamsty Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I have a question. Why that firing was reduction? Is the oxygen chamber reduced due to the construction where the fire inlet which is on the right and left sides of the chimney?
@simkok3142 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for documenting. Im about to buit one myself. I love the molten pot... cheers!
@alilahofmeyr43502 жыл бұрын
Hey, did you ever make any more videos? I'd love to know if you ever got better results/ were able to force the kiln to fire for longer?
@jayay59432 жыл бұрын
Why are you using fiberboard? Just buy some bricks….. or kaowool board
@coopart12 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@detenator8902 жыл бұрын
Do you know the part number or size of the bearings? P.s., is that accent from Boston ?
@mordanthamster27533 жыл бұрын
I understand the idea of a 'fast-fire' kiln, in terms of time and fuel efficiency, but I have to say that the results in this video look pretty pasty compared to pots fired in slower firings. Longer firings - including those that soak at a lower temperature for long periods - seem to produce richer results. For example, I used to work for a factory that - at one time, produced reduction-fired pottery: they fired stoneware clays up to 1160c, but would soak at that temperature for 4 HOURS, resulting in heat work ( and effects) equivalent to cone 8/9. So, I believe soaking to be key to firing; even if the initial rise is quick. Hold that top temperature for a while and I think the results will be better. Just a thought... Thanks for the video: I wish I had the know-how to build a kiln in the way you have. All the best with it!
@vtstream3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever fire again? It’s been three years since your last one. I was hoping you were able to dial your glazes and temperature issues in. I’ve heard mixed report about this kiln design. What do you think?
@terrydavies73003 жыл бұрын
looks very oxidised , you should do a body reduction at 900. I fired many olsen kilns, and you may think you are in reduction with flames coming out of the port holes, but dont be fooled
@glengoates3503 жыл бұрын
Beautifully made. Be blessed. Hope you get many awesome pots and etc. out of it.
@jakefry7523 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to contact you Chris? I'm planning the same kiln and have a few questions
@patrickbass35423 жыл бұрын
will you please share quantities of materials used in your Olsen kiln?
@patrickbass35423 жыл бұрын
How many brick?
@sdp64043 жыл бұрын
are you starting with bisqued pieces or greenware/
@renesnow37153 жыл бұрын
These are beautiful. Just learning about this technique. My question is will they hold water without being glazed? I think not. Also can you glaze them if barrel firing? I only know about the kiln process unfortunately so lots of questions sorry!
@ronaldlogan35253 жыл бұрын
hidden are some important details about the transition between lower part (that we saw clearly), and upper part. You skip to "all bricked up" and now we cannot see how the floor of the pottery chamber was constructed. Disappointed with that. Otherwise, nice kiln.
@timlaundra34233 жыл бұрын
Great video wish I had seen it before my first barrel fire. The second went far better but still lacking on the colors you are getting. When you are mixing in the chemicals and soaking things, what are you using to soak?
@bethwagner68303 жыл бұрын
Hello Chris! I am a current college student finishing up my degree and for my final semester I am studying remotely in order to build my own wood firing kiln on my property. After watching your videos on building your modified Olsen wood firing kiln I have a general understand of how I might want to go about constructing my own, but I have so many questions! I was hoping I could get in contact with you over zoom or whatever other video chat platform you'd prefer and possibly get some of your advice for my project. Thanks so much! ~ Beth
@really23454 жыл бұрын
I like the celadon and clay. Can you tell me what clay you used? Thank you for mentioning Simon Leach's celadon glaze recipe.Thank you for taking the time to respond and for making the video.
@hamlinceramics37804 жыл бұрын
Hi CHris. Did you apply the ITC 100 over the elements, too?????
@sandanaheem71274 жыл бұрын
Good job , best of luck
@aljoyal9284 жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for doing what I want to do, and sharing all results. Good info. Yes to quick wood fire, Simon L, and funtional. But i gottta say I like the broking mistake, haha. good for for finding time, to giving shape and design to mud, good work.
@chrisarensdorf195 жыл бұрын
I don't think Olson designed these kilns to achieve Woodfired results. They were designed for potters who wanted to fire with alternative methods other than gas or propane. If I had to fire this kiln I would probably use some ash glazes, and orglazes that work well in reduction or oxidation. If I were to build a wood kiln I would build a train kiln.
@blakeclewis5 жыл бұрын
It has been 9 years. How has the coating aged? Did the coated elements have a reasonable life? Are you still using this kiln?
@nancyleedunn6 жыл бұрын
What do you add to get the blues?? Most saggar firings I have done have just gotten oranges and blacks. Thank you!
@brandonlangties21206 жыл бұрын
I'm curious if you referred to a book or blue print that show how to build you're kiln.looking to build one just like this one.im sure I could figure it out,but if you did refer to a builders guidebook i,d apricate the title.
@terrydunn85046 жыл бұрын
Brandon Langties you will find the plans in “The Kiln Book” by Olson
@sharonolsen65796 жыл бұрын
cool video... ( I admit the name is the reason I initially clicked.. ) Glad I did .. : D
@sharonolsen65796 жыл бұрын
ps ... beautiful pots as well !
@Enn-6 жыл бұрын
Bummer. Is this the clay that you had reclaimed? Looks like you had great potential here, and we all know how disappointing that can be. Still, great potential. I look forward to seeing the next batch.
@Enn-6 жыл бұрын
I just watched your pugmill vid, where you listed what was in that reclaimed clay... including low fire clay. I'm glad that you only had pots melt as far as they did. I would have really sucked to have liquefied everything in your kiln, and be left grinding vitrified clay off the shelves and chipping it out of the bottom.
@CaptMike6 жыл бұрын
Do you spray the material over the coils? Does it burn off or what?
@martinciganik71786 жыл бұрын
Very nice kiln. Do you have a blueprimts or something like that? Is it possible to share it? Thank you.
@sallycampbell77092 жыл бұрын
Olsen’s Kiln Book
@desertblbuesman6 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Is the exit flue just one brick?
@tripanfal6 жыл бұрын
desertbluesman it's 9x9. Blocked by a trick brick you push aside at the end of the firing
@thelittlepotcompany6 жыл бұрын
Hey, it's a shame you had bad results. Is it the same kiln and clay you used where you glazed everything in Simon leach celadon? What clay is it? Seems like that is most likely problem as you have trouble with multiple glazes. But if I was you I'd fill the kiln with the celadon I knew worked, and only test one pot for each new glaze. Just my 2 cents...
@thelittlepotcompany6 жыл бұрын
...I have had massive failures doing a similar thing though
@desertblbuesman6 жыл бұрын
I have all my bricks to build my fastfire. Maybe this year?. Thank you for sharing. I have the book. Still a little weak on location of exit flue and trick brick. It's the only design I have helped fire. Last firing was 6 hours to cone ten with plenty of reduction too. All pine split very small (the key) and we'll dried.
@shanemilehi6 жыл бұрын
Do you know how many bricks you used? Approximately
@patrickbass35423 жыл бұрын
My question!
@g-r-a-e-m-e-6 жыл бұрын
Really nice work.
@TimLynchewenwa6 жыл бұрын
This was a beautiful kiln for me and produced great results but eventually I got relly tired of stoking two fireboxes.
@jonsawyer876 жыл бұрын
Maybe you know the cause by now but do you think it's possible the kiln shelf was wet? I've heard Advancers that are damp on the inside will explode due to the low porosity as the steam tries to escape.
@tripanfal6 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Sawyer definitely not wet. I heard the same thing. I believe it was cracked. These shelves were seconds given to me by a friend.
@shanemilehi6 жыл бұрын
Well I’m looking forward to more firings. How many hard bricks did you use?? Do you feel that you can get some good ash melt in this kiln?? I’m looking to build a kiln around this size but no building experience. So I’m interested in your project moving forward
@tripanfal6 жыл бұрын
shanemilehi I can't remember the brick count but you can probably take a quick count from the vid and get close. I think ash melt from the fireboxes is difficult due to the quick firing. I'm going to dip some pots in ash or spray them and see if I can get some ash glaze effects. Probably fire in a month or so.
@Enn-6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you're making more videos. I look forward to seeing more of you throwing, more of your kiln and more of your trimming and glazing videos.
@tripanfal6 жыл бұрын
Wildepix thanks. Nothing compared to other stuff out there!
@Enn-6 жыл бұрын
Your kiln videos stand out as uniquely helpful. Don't sell yourself short sir - you've posted videos that cover topics that others have not. What you've shown us is important.
@tripanfal6 жыл бұрын
Wildepix Thanks! When I make something new I usually search on youtube first. When I did the kiln burners I found limited info, so I put up my own trials and errors. Same with the kiln and throwing vids. When I was building my kiln there were videos out there, but they weren't too helpful. I try and explain what I'm doing because it's how I learn from KZbin. A time lapse does nothing for me and a video with no speaking is minimally helpful.
@AJohnson03256 жыл бұрын
i want to build the olsen fast fire kiln so bad. i have the book already. i have one kiln book that recommended an adjustable chimney to adjust airflow throught the kiln but it doesn’t seem to be a problem with this build. wood fired is the best in my opinion and not just because it can do cone 10. i like the little blemishes that wood fired causes and sometimes a little ash run on the pot is nice too.
@tripanfal6 жыл бұрын
AJohnson0325 this chimney does have a damper
@AJohnson03256 жыл бұрын
nice. Have fun with your kiln! High fire reduction is the best. If you haven't yet, check out Phil Rogers book on ash glazes. It's superb!
@patrickbass35426 жыл бұрын
If you have expansion problems replace the all-thread with longer rods with springs on each end that will allow for expansion and contraction of the brick.
@tripanfal6 жыл бұрын
Hi Patrick. I don't anticipate any problems. Its not the tightest kiln. I've seen that technique in the kiln books I have, but decided against it. I fired this kiln twice and as you can see in the video, you can see through the gaps of the bricks. I will cover the sides in fiberboard and the top in blanket/clay mix in the spring.
@patrickbass35426 жыл бұрын
Have you had any code issues with local authorities?
@tripanfal6 жыл бұрын
I checked with the building inspector regarding permits. He knew what a wood fired pottery kiln was and told me I did not require a permit and he did not need to inspect it. It is considered an 'outdoor fireplace' (weird huh?) same as an outdoor pizza oven. This kiln has very little smoke during the firing (one of the reasons I chose it). I'm fairly rural where I am. I have neighbors but the closest one is 100 yds or so away.
@haroldhaddix75826 жыл бұрын
where do you get the blanket?
@Enn-7 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fantastic job! Nice work!
@jmtrader26407 жыл бұрын
OLA tu podes me informar a lista de material para projeto de forno fusing glass.OK estou gostando de teu Projeto
@vonglao15737 жыл бұрын
it's incredible how vibrant your colors are just from wrapping them with the fabric.
@troyaparish7 жыл бұрын
Great work! About 5-6 years ago you inspired our 9-12 grade art classrooms to conduct several barrel firings with terra sig and your informative techniques. I never said thank you for it! So THANK YOU! Also thanks for continuing to share your wealth of knowledge. Keep up the great work!