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A film that shows how my Rohde KG-340 gas kiln is packed, fired and then unpacked. This is a process that takes a few days from start to finish, the kiln packed, then reduction fired to con ten, (1290ºc), and then finally allowed to slowly cool until the pots are able to be unloaded. I discuss each step, as usual, talking about how I do certain things and why.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Explaining how I pack the lowest layer
1:45 - Using yellow iron ochre to save old pots I don't like
3:49 - Talking about pyrometric cones
5:20 - The pack continues
10:11 - The finished kiln pack
10:21 - THE FIRING BEGINS
12:03 - Initiating the reduction atmosphere
15:35 - Ending the firing and crash cooling
17:28 - Opening the kiln (two days later)
18:30 - Unpacking and talking about the pots
22:21 - Sanding the bases of the vessels
23:51 - Popping lids off jars
Wadding recipe: 50% china clay, 50% coarse alumina hydrate, mix powders and then add water very slowly as the mixture tends to turn too watery very easily. So better to take it slow. Once it has a clay like consistency you can wedge it up and store it in an air tight container.
Thanks as always for watching!
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