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[@nancymcshane3501]

I work at a Gem Mine in North Carolina. We routinely find Cherokee Pottery shards in our local soil. We also have clay here that they use to sell to Wedgewood! The Cherokee would fire their pots using wood and cover the fire overnight with branches to hold in the heat. The shards we find here are burned black on the insides. They are two thousand years old. Like you, they fired them upside down.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Interesting it must be interesting to have your opportunity.

[@garyoverman4393]

I researched the Cherokee Clay ( as he called it ) that Wedgwood thought was magical. Over time he discovered that local Purbeck Clay in England worked just as well. But since he marketed it to contain the new world Clay he had to include a little 😂. So it got cut to make the cost less, with no loss of quality. It’s a fascinating history. Marketing strategies even them 😅

[@JoeandAngie]

Avery county area?

[@nancymcshane3501]

@@JoeandAngie no, Franklin, Macon County, home of Macon County pink rubies.

[@mikeymasters8459]

I’m a Cherokee Indian living in Tahlequah Oklahoma. I’d love to get a few pieces of that ?

[@nkrivzurch]

A metal washing mashine tub from a broken washer would work well for this for bigger projects!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Great idea! I'll have to think about where to get one.

[@panicqueen4295]

would a shallower one still work?

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

@@panicqueen4295 it should work as long as there is enough charcoal to cover the piece of pottery.

[@ChickadeeDSE]

Darn, I just had my old washing machine hauled away!

[@victoriafielding2478]

​@@ChickadeeDSE mine is going today, and I already paid for its removal and waste fee 😢

[@erikrsoto]

Great job!! Very smart adaptations Wes. It's always good to your approaches and successes. You are a very speaker. I can easily see how you help folks out and add to my KZbin value!!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@angeladazlich7145]

Petroglyph archaeologists theorize that the hump on Kokopelli's back is a large canning pot full of tin cans. Don't stop posting your videos, I love them and get a lot of good tips from them. Even Don was grooving to this one. (Next time maybe use an earthenware tile under the pot, we keep a pile from a thrift store outside. Not good for more than one use but won't burn).

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks. Good idea, I have some left over floor tiles and they would be fine. I'm honored that I got Don grooving.

[@robinhollinger3531]

this is awesome! I loved pottery in high school, but haven't had easy access to a kiln since then. I would love to get back into it

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

That is the nice thing about primitive pottery, that it is available to more people. The downside is that the pottery is very useable for eating and drinking but the make good containers and can be really decorative. Good luck.

[@321ReadysSetG0]

Great demo and I think showing the fire starting under on the wood was the best warning to those of us who will be trying this method.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I'm glad it was helpful. It was a bit of a surprise to me.

[@rastus666]

The fire was most likely caused by embers falling through the holes onto the plywood.

[@joshuawarner1437]

Hi Wes, great video! I use this method all the time except with an even smaller tin bucket. Uses less charcoal that way and routinely still fires to about 1300F. I also just set my bowls on the coals directly rather than on bricks and have had no issues. They fire clean.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Even more simple, thanks. I really like to hit 800C if I can.

[@deepashtray5605]

I've had a lot of luck just punching holes in stainless with a nail punch. Cobalt drill bits will go through it, but they ain't cheap. Be aware that anything zinc plated like a trash can could produce toxic fumes during the firing.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks. That is a good idea.

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. That pot looks galvanized.

[@deepashtray5605]

@@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 It looks to me like the kettle he's using in this video is probably enameled steel, which if so would probably not pose a serious health risk.

[@donnawinton9396]

for trash cans, you do a once-fire empty to burn off the zinc coating and it's fine after that. not sure about the cooking pots.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

@@deepashtray5605 The kettle is enameled steel. You do need to be careful of galvanized things but these fires are outdoors. Stay up wind and I think it would be fine.

[@AnneWilkynson]

I'm watching this a year later. You're such a Gentleman. Honestly you answered every comment, even the few boneheads. I loved this idea, can't wait to try it, thanks ❤

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I'm grateful that people will take the time to comment. Thank you.

[@spindelnett6315]

I had no idea this was possible, Wes. I've a large ring kiln I got for free and a mountain of clay, but had no firing method to make a firm decision on....wood, gas, oil? But I have a lot of willow and make my own biochar, so will see try this first before I buy charcoal. You're a star!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I have wondered about making my own charcoal. It seems like a lot of work but definitely less expensive than buying it. Another option is coal which is much cheaper if it is available.

[@markgibsons_SWpottery]

Great kiln, great results, and a great lesson! I will be firing this way a lot in the future! Nice work on the art and on the ingenuity! This is the kind of certainty that we are all needing!!! Thanks again, Sir!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

That is good to hear. It is nice to make all of this more simply without really compromising authenticity.

[@DouglasMosley759]

I had no idea that this was possible, I’ve got great natural clay on my property and have been itching to make some stuff with it. Thank you for the info and demonstration, I’m going to do that very soon!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

That’s great, let me know how it goes! There are some other videos about how to process the clay that might be helpful. It can be a really fun and rewarding endeavor.

[@deanframe9095]

Same!

[@sharperone8237]

Very cool... I would not have ever thought you could do it so simply. Thanks for sharing.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Great, I hope you can do it.

[@judithwinner12]

From the burn/scorch pattern on the plywood, it’s possible that you had lighter fluid leaking out the bottom of your pot kiln. Beautiful mug. I may have to give this a go for some of my smaller things. ❤😊

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Yes, it is certainly possible that there was a little lighter fluid. Others have suggested a ceramic tile for protection. I think that would be a good idea.

[@judithwinner12]

Perhaps a ceramic pizza stone would work.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I think you are right but I'm keeping our pizza stone in the kitchen. I have a piece of sheet metal that I will use in the future. @@judithwinner12

[@nygrl6102]

You can often find pizza stones at thrift stores.

[@cactifleurs4u290]

New subscriber here from Australia,I have only just found your channel today and already I’m addicted. Love your charcoal kilns and can I say what a great teacher you are! Am yet to watch your pottery making skills but know I won’t be disappointed. Your pottery is absolutely beautiful is all I can say! I am also following Andy Ward and Tony Soares channels and just love their work too.. What an amazing skill you have and I look forward to learning more from your excellent videos. Thank you for sharing your great knowledge 😊

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

G'day mate, I'm glad you found me and I hope the videos are useful. I know that there are other potters in Australia and plenty of clay. Andy and Tony are great and Andy has a potter's club on Wednesdays (Thurs. to you?) I know there is an Australian in that group. Thanks for the comment.

[@pennycandyys]

Hmmm.....when I was growing up we had a wood stove that was rather like your pot, ie similar material/thickness. It used to freak me out when our long-haired cat used to crawl underneath it to sleep. I remember that it was set up with a thick layer of sand on the bottom, so maybe it diffused the heat? I was wondering, since your plywood underneath burned, if maybe sand on the bottom would work well in this instance as well. After all, wouldn't it be better if less heat escaped? I have no idea, so I'll wait to hear from you. Awesome though, I would love to do pottery and I think it's great that you've made it more accessible for people.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you. I think it is important to have really good ventilation. Lack of air flow is the main reason that fires don't get hot.

[@redeyegrey]

A stainless steel drum from a dryer would probably be great for this.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Good idea, I bet your are right.

[@UKindness4]

Your pottery is beautiful.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you.

[@trebledog]

P.S. I also use the trash burners to make charcoal so cost of charcoal is minimal. I just collect throw away wood pallets from a big box warehouse and use that wood. Often the wood on these pallets comes from an Asian hardwood of some sort and makes excellent charcoal. There are lots of mango trees where I live, mango makes really excellent charcoal for grilling, some have said better than the cherry wood the Japanese restaurants use for yakitori.

[@shilohndrah]

Awesome DIY Kiln from canning pot!🙏🙏🙏💡💡💡👍👍👍

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad you liked it.

[@mjremy2605]

Most interesting! Those are not colors though but engobes (colored clays) and oxides.Glazes would have to be raku to come out well. A very nice pot indeed. Nothing like the smell of baking clay and the sight of a fired pot. Wonderful.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Interesting, I wasn't familiar with the term. Thanks for the comment.

[@cool4384]

Thank you for the great video, beauty method, great explanations, and easy to adapt with whats around.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks, I hope it works for you.

[@coopart1]

That’s awesome Wes ! I am definitely going to make one, I have some leftover 16” floor tiles will use one for the bottom.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Sounds great Jeff! I would think they would be perfect.

[@angelafoxmusic7265]

Wow! Thankyou! This is so inspiring!😊

[@anyatranter5588]

Thats a lovely little mug

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you, that is nice to hear.

[@tamsolo1584]

I can't wait to try this method! Asphalt would handle the charring well, concrete will stain and possibly crack. Now, asphalt is floated on top of concrete - so you might encounter some issues like cracking, but the asphalt will melt down into whatever cracks begin to form.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Interesting thoughts, thanks.

[@electricAB]

Awesome stuff! Thank you very much for sharing… This is easily one of best and simplest videos I’ve found on backyard firing. 👍🏽

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks! I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck and have fun.

[@penniboo5818]

I've been wanting to do this for years! Thank you so much for sharing. I'll enjoy having a go when the snow has gone ☺️

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Good luck, have fun. I have done it in the snow but it is more of a challenge.

[@chawanya]

Thank you so much for this great demonstration of simple fiering-technique. You gave me inspiration to try it soon 🤗🎯🙏

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Go for it. Good lucik.

[@janwynne-woodhouse5144]

Im impressed, that pot had a great ring. Beautiful too

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DeRien8]

I'll have to use this when I fire a native clay project I'm slowly working on. I'm refining green marl clay, so in order to keep some of that beautiful color, it would need to be fired lower than average anyway. And I already have a big scrappy enamel steel pot with holes in it! Found it discarded with some holes rusted out, so I use it as a decorative recycling can inside.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Excellent, I'm glad you found a more economical option. Good luck.

[@maryannec55]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing. I'm in an apartment now, I miss having a house and yard sometimes for fun things like this.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Hopefully you get a better living arrangement down the road. Good luck.

[@maryannec55]

@@airstreamwanderings3683 oh thanks, but no chance, I'm 71 and never moving again!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

@maryannec55 yup, I'm 73 and I'm not looking forward to the next move. 😀

[@maryannec55]

@@airstreamwanderings3683 Well if you ever Airstream thru Southern Oregon stop and I'll buy you (and your wife) a cup of coffee :)

[@harryhicks404]

Thank you! I haven’t done it yet but I am getting there. I filtered blue clay through a skimmer filter and acquired a tub from an old washing machine.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Perfect! Best of success

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

Putting good layer of dry lava rock on the ground under this kind of kiln is actually saver, won't catch fire and will help protect the surface underneath. It's also fairly cheap from the garden section of hardware stores... Then I'd set the pot-kiln on top of a few actual fire bricks.

[@colindeer9657]

Fantastic work. I’ve been wondering about this for years. Many thanks.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad I could help, thanks.

[@Fea2759]

Thank you so much for this information. I’ve been wanting to do something like this for a minute, but the kiln was the problem so again thank you great idea.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks, I hope it works for you.

[@AlexandertheSmith]

sometimes we forget how fire changed the way we live. i'll be keeping an eye out this spring for a free bbq grill. i often see them headed for the trash. very informative, thanks!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Good luck. I have also seen them at recycling centers. That is here I get heavy iron grates.

[@mohankay8870]

Thank u very much. Learnt much. Cleared many doubts.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Very good. Good luck, have fun.

[@conniehubbell7383]

QUITE FASCINATING, and i dearly loved your work!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you so much.

[@marleneruddell9395]

Thank you Wes, such a great video, and love that little pot, turned out great didn’t it.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes I'm happy with the outcome. That isn't always the case.

[@selinamularz9194]

This would be a good use for left over briquets. Thank you for info!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Good idea.

[@RhiannonStarJay]

Awesome 👏 Thank you. A nice looking pot too ✨

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Greatly appreciated, thanks.

[@Sandra-wn4ex]

Thank you for posting this your piece turned out great.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@janetnash8588]

How beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@nancygorman]

Wow. I think you just changed my life. ❤❤❤❤

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

That is an amazing statement. Hopefully the change is for the better. Thank you.

[@terryfinley7760]

I use a Behrens 20 gallon composting / trash burning bin. It is perfect for charcoal firing pottery as is. Also has a lid. Check it out. You will love it!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Good idea, thanks. I have used a smaller Behren pail before to cover pots and they have worked well but didn't last very long. Cheers.

[@swanhill772]

Amazing! I’m so excited to try it.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I hope it works for you.

[@helgardhossain9038]

Thank you so much for this nice demonstration 🎉🎉🎉

[@Kleis1]

Wonderful. I have built small kilns in the past few years- fire brick and kaowool, but my first wood firing was last fall. It was incredibly hard work for me and took longer that I expected. I am going to try this method next. I really love that mug you fired. Beautiful. thanks. Alivia

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you, I hope it works for you. I think the biggest drawback is that you can't fire larger pots unless you have a large kettle.

[@jillatayceramics2542]

I and some friends built 2 raku kilns with wire and kaowool too. Could high fire in those, we used propane tanks. But this could be used with combustible materials as well. Can't do it easily now that we are in a wet climate in the Pacific NW except in mid summer.

[@SarahMoon-f6p]

Thanks for your reply, I will have a look at the coal video later, 🙂

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Hope you like it!

[@grumpypumpkin1]

Fantastic lesson!! I have old canning pots - so I’m definitely going to try this!!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Great, I hope it works well for you - certainly less risky and more controlled than a wood fire. The key is to have enough room for the charcoal and plenty of ventilation.

[@sunlovinsnowflake]

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@Kmunik8Au]

Fabulous! Thank you from Australia.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

G'day. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Nottherebutthere]

This is fascinating! I overpaint porcelain and other pottery. I have taken hand building and wheel classes before, but none of that stuck with me. This is a possibility though, as it is very intriguing and low tech. Also just the right temp for over glaze painting!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

That is good to hear. I've never used overglazes but I know many people do. I think there are low temp varieties but you know more than I do. Have fun.

[@tlc1718]

❤ thanks for sharing ❤

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks for watching.

[@tealkerberus748]

Since the kiln barrel is sitting up two bricks high, a suitable high-temperature tile between the first and second rows of bricks would probably shield the ground a lot better than the plywood can. Air flow under the radiant heat shield would help a lot there.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Good idea, thanks.

[@The7AcreWood]

Loved this!!!❤

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Great, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.

[@AurelienCarnoy]

Waw very impressive. And beautiful.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you!

[@amiasmileface9981]

That was so interesting. I have never heard of charcoal fiering ciln .

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad it was interesting.

[@krysstevecrimi1482]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@cliffordkelly5327]

Howdy again Wes ! I’m still here to watch every single one of yur videos , some of them twice , I’ve just finished watching this one for the 5th time ! I’m in the middle finding & firing clays to get the “right one” , this kettle-kiln shood eliminate a lot of my errors ( improper wood quality & quantity ) & possibly get my small pot ( 6” wide x 8” tall ) to ring like yurs ! Thx for all of yur videos !!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks, I hope it works for you. I think you want to have a couple of inches of charcoal around your pot and plenty of holes for ventilation. If I were to do it again I think I would have holes primarily in the lower 1/3 and bottom of the kettle to create more of a draft. Sometime the holes can clog up a bit with ash so somewhat larger holes may work better. Putting sherds around the pot can take up a lot of your space and limit the size pot that you can fire. Charcoal is a bit expensive but for me the consistency makes it worth it. Good luck.

[@cliffordkelly5327]

@@airstreamwanderings3683 Howdy again & thx for yur reply , encouragement & expertise ! The jar I plan to fire is 6 inches across & 8 inches tall , I’m guessing at th size or diameter of the air-draft holes , shood be about 1/2 inch to 5/8ths ?! My parents left behind a heavier than normal metal canister ( 15 inches across & 21 inches deep ) this canister shood last me awhile & might be the answers to my prayer ! As always,, mucho ThankYu for yur tutelages & videos !!

[@kellybennett9221]

Thank you Wes

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@HighWealder]

Interesting, read a book 📖 some years ago suggested supporting pots on wire mesh in a pit.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

That makes sense but it would need to be heavy duty wire. I use heavy cast iron grills and they warp with the heat.

[@stevenlivingston2511]

Great video. I was thinking of something similar. I believe this just helps me validate my idea.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad I could help. Some have suggested a tub from a washing machine.

[@got2kittys]

I saw a fire pit for pottery, stones carefully piled over a stack of pottery, a big fire, allowed to cool overnight. It was some effort to set up, but was just stones, a pit, wood. If that's all you had it's do-able. Charcoal smokes much less than wood, and could go in a pit, but this is more efficient.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

There are so many ways to get the same job done. Thanks.

[@loismaddux4800]

Amazing!! This is fantastic!!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you.

[@SeaDanceDream]

Thanks so much. 🙏🌞🧚

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you for watching.

[@kathrynrodlun8514]

Thank you so much!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it.

[@deanframe9095]

This is a must video!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

That makes me feel good. Thanks.

[@LakesReptiles]

a stainless steel stockpot basket would be a pre made well manufactured one of these, very cool, thank you

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Yes, someone also suggested using an old tub from a washing machine. Thanks.

[@user-of7bu3wg7v]

Transforming it not ruining it. ❤🎉 1:41

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

That is a good perspective.

[@eringilles4024]

Awesome job😊

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

thank you

[@SoleildePerez]

I looked all around the city I live in, but could not find a place to cure my pottery. And, open fire like this one is forbiden! So sad! 😢. Thank you for the video! 😊

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Yes it can be a challenge. Best of luck.

[@donthompsonrealtor3294]

Thank you!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Greatly appreciated.

[@TheSmokintbird]

Fantastic demo!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Many thanks!

[@herbertholzbauer7628]

Acoma potter I met builds fire, adds donkey dung, places pot and covers with sheet of corrugated tin held down by rocks. Fire's on the ground. Idk if she raises the pot on rocks, or not. She was more concerned that her painting was accomplished all one go (no pencil marks). She says if successful and no gaps or overlap as she freehand paints? That makes it a prayer. Tells a story in ancient symbols. A blessed vessel. ❤ She learned her technique from her 94 year old grandmother who kept goats, and lived her whole life on a bluff. Pots of water in an open window cool the water without ice on hottest day. We are dumb when we believe Victorian era historians saying earlier eras were somehow "primitive." Heck, have you seen all the boo hooing on just one episode of Survivor? Lol Of course the only real wild land left is swampy or worse, and our brilliant ancestors knew better than to enter for they all had a wise Elder too. (None of our western pioneers would have made it to CA without a brave smart native guide.) Respect.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Great story, thanks. If I use the word primitive I certainly don't mean it in a negative way. I have tremendous respect for the ancestors.

[@camille9892]

This is so awesome!! Thank you! Can't wait ti try it.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Good luck, have fun.

[@tissuepaper9962]

i would suggest using lump charcoal. higher price but higher BTU/lb and a better burn quality. briquettes have quite a lot of filler inside, essentially sand.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Definitely agree. I only buy lump charcoal now. One of my recent video I fired with coal which worked well but it isn't easy to fine.

[@KeliOConnor]

Do you know if this would work for multiple types of clay or is it best for just natural red clay?

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Every kind of clay is different but most should work fine as long as it has enough temper in it.

[@Ohsage1111]

I bet an old washing machine drum would work well.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I think you are right. I've never had access to one to try it out. Thanks

[@annekevangorkum]

Thank you, may I give you an advice? You can use a washingmachine drum, steel, lots of wholes already in it.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks for the tip! I will keep my eyes open.

[@monaaustin7820]

You didn't ruin that pot. You created a tool out of preformed material. Nice work!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thanks, I guess it was up-cycled.

[@NoelBelknap]

love your work wes!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I appreciate that! Thank you.

[@kristibbradshaw]

Great idea!!!!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad you think so!

[@howlingwind1937]

So would you then glaze the inside of the cup and refire it in the pot kiln? So that you can put liquids in it. I'd like to try doing something like that. Thank you for making the video it's given me ideas.😊

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I'm not aware of a low fire glaze that would work with charcoal but you could talk to a ceramics shop. Pottery that is fired in this way is ceramic but it is sintered not vitrified. As such it is still porous. Water won't hurt it but it will tend to seep through the pores. You can use it the way it is although some will argue that it isn't food safe. There is a clear product, I think it is called liquid granite, made in Australia that will waterproof your pots. Check out Andy Ward's channel for some videos on how to seal pottery. Another option would be to use a commercial glaze on the inside and take to a place that has a kiln that reaches a high enough temperature. It is possible to build a wood fired kiln that gets hot enough (Romans) but I don't believe Native Americans developed that technology. Good luck, have fun.

[@BeachPeach2010]

@@airstreamwanderings3683 I've also seen videos of Asians and South Americans seasoning unglazed pots to use for cooking. YT is a massive library.

[@MoonlightDivinity]

The plywood would have got drips of the accellerant you used to light the fire. I noticed that whilst watching. With holes in the bottom of your drum, not just the accellerant drips through but when a small coal drops through it has the perfect environment to land in (accellerant and fuel) to start a fire.

[@MoonlightDivinity]

Beautiful pottery btw! I am looking forward to having a go at pit firing very soon 😀

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Yes, it is always something to be aware of. I think the holes on the bottom are important for air flow.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Excellent, good luck.

[@katigleiser5305]

this is amazing, thank you

[@stephenwalford774]

Hey Wes.. Great info for everyone.. I've been doing this to save charcoal.. You can adapt to any size pot with the bucket to suit.. I've forwarded this to my daughter as grand kids want to start getting grubby with clay.. But live in suburbia.. Happy daze to you

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

It would be great if you could make this a family hobby. Then you could have many hundreds of pots around the house instead of just a few hundred. :') Totally agree about the adaptability with this system. Not exactly authentic but reasonably close.

[@willareeneacealbertini975]

I gotta try this!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Please do. I hope it works well for you.

[@nom_b]

Very good, thanks for the video. But I still havent managed to find a pot like that for sale (that was affordable). I'll keep my eyes open because I like the idea of having multiple firing options.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Good luck. Sometimes they go on sale during canning season or you might find one at a 2nd hand store. Mine is cheaply made and probably won't last long.

[@tomreiss8887]

Excelente video. Muchas gracias.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you, always appreciated.

[@reallythere]

That's so cool of you to share, I'm unable to get a kiln ans this is totally doable😊

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I'm glad to hear it. Best of success.

[@Pirrata123]

Thank you very much! Perfekt 👍🏼

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Pirrata123]

@@airstreamwanderings3683 the best way to make a kilm for pottery without spending Lots of Money. And it Turns Out to be a successful method to burn single pots. ♥️

[@dwainebest7415]

Fantastic! Some of your other videos inspired me to create a firebrick barbe-kiln, with good success. It reached temps of 2200F! I love the portability of this technique though! Perfect for a few quick firings, or taking it out camping. I know you're focused on primitive pieces, but I'm curious if you have ever tried raku style pottery with these firing methods?

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Wow, 2200 is hot! You must have very good draft. I've thought about raku but haven't tried it. I'm particularly interested in some of the low fired glazes they use. Thanks for the comment and for watching. I used this same kettle this week as a saggar to protect my painting. It worked well.

[@Jaclyn_A_F]

Thank you for sharing this, is this piece already bisque fired?

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

No, it is not bisqued. Having a good amount of temper is really important for the thermal shock.

[@willorocks]

Nice! Looks like it's sure seen a lot of use too!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

I have used it a few time. The kettle is kind of light weight. I don't know how long it will last but it is much better than most of the buckets at the big box stores. Thanks for the support.

[@philippecervantes9235]

Excellent reportage merci pour toutes vos astuces

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

De rien, merci d'avoir regardé.

[@j.sanders4017]

Excellent video!

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Thank you.

[@robertcolameco]

Great video. Thanks.

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad you liked it!

[@nomudnolotusnodragonnogold]

Your description... How kewl is that?🙃 Not a potter. Always wanted to. Huge fan of rocks, minerals. I'll live for now, vicariously through you. Subbed.😹

[@airstreamwanderings3683]

Glad you found it interesting, it's really fun to experiment with.