Time To Load My New Wood Fired Kiln

It’s finally time!!! Most of this video is a time lapse mainly because I knew it would take long enough to load without me running my mouth to the camera so I set the camera back and had it make a time lapse. I hope you enjoy.
I've had several questions about the wadding that I put on the bottom of the pots. Those wads keep the pots elevated off the shelf so that the salt and wood ash does not fuse them to the shelf during firing. Here is the recipe that I used:
in parts:
5 sand
2 alumina hydrate
1.5 epk
1.5 fire clay (I used Hawthorne Bond)
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[@SallyRoperPottery]

I cannot begin to imagine the elation you must be feeling having completed a vision that began so long ago. The kiln is loaded with some amazing pots- happy firing and we are all looking forward to the big reveal when it is time to unload.

[@janetjohnson998]

A ton of pots! Great job. Can't wait to see your firing then unloading videos.

[@centralparkcoffeeco.cafeba6634]

Thank you for letting us be a part of your exciting new adventure. You have worked hard, and now you reap the joy of that labor! Congratulations! Great video.

[@charljoubert6993]

I don't think anyone who has never built and produced that amount of work, for a kiln that one has never fired before, understands the mixed emotions of elation and downright fear. You sir, handled this with the utmost grace and decorum. Hats off to you.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great video 👍

[@almawimsatt2343]

Congratulations, Matt. Great achievement and lotsa hard work. I'm looking forward to watching the firing and seeing the results. Viya con Dios!!

[@brucec6442]

Without a doubt the most efficiently stacked kiln I have ever seen !

[@onemuddycritter1209]

That was awesome to watch, Congratulations!!!😁👍🔥

[@adriannegoodwin8850]

How exciting. It's been a great journey. Thanks for sharing it. I'm praying to the kiln gods.

[@kellydiver]

Congrats! It’s been fun to watch this process come to fruition. I want to buy a small piece from your first wood firing. Maybe in future episodes you’ll consider telling us more about materials you’re using (what wood you’re using, the little clay feet on everything, etc) and some technical details about temps, times, and the like. Most of will probably never see a big wood kiln like that, but it’s fun to watch and learn. 👍

[@rachelelizabethart5591]

4 full stacks I’m astonished

[@chrisharker46]

Fantastic video! I can't remember watching a better one, can't wait to see the unloading, can you give some of the technical details like temperature, time, wood used etc. please, many thanks for a wonderful series and good luck.

[@sheilam4964]

That victory leap at the end was perfect. I felt your joy.

[@dawnbranam2239]

Well done, this is spectacular!

[@amorangihikuroa3677]

ka mau te wehi brutha. you must be over the moon. its been amazing watching you get the kiln built and ready to fire. she a nice load in there bro. the results will be amazing im sure. Very inspiring. congrats. may the fire gods be with you.

[@varinakosovich1283]

Holy cow, that's a lot of pots! Good luck with the firing and hope the kiln gods work their magic :)

[@keithlightminder3005]

Lovely new kiln shelves! Lots of room for the 🔥 to flow through to the back. Very clean looking kiln walls tall enough to not break your back. Have a good blast off ceraminaught!

[@remmary100]

Love the joy you bring to every video. Looking forward to the big reveal when the kiln is opened after its first firing. That’s gonna be great!

[@frankhott179]

Inspiring and humbling at the same time….thinking of the little work it take me to fill my 7cf electric kiln….wow. I am very glad I found your channel!!!! Best wishes!

[@harrycockfield5114]

Wow that is a huge load.lots of dedication and work.amazing !

[@BrokenArrowPottery]

Ahwwww that's cute at the end! Eeeeeyay! I'm so excited for you! Hard work! People have no idea how much work & how physical it is to make pots! Looking forward to it all! Love seeing your success! God bless your endeavor! ♥

[@boblaturner7427]

Wow, you're going to have to make a sacrifice to the kilns gods... because that's ALOT of work you just put into and kiln that's never been fired!

[@amykelly9701]

Wow-awesome! Can’t wait to see the next one! Congratulations!

[@valeriecolclough8280]

Cant wait for the opening ,well done Mathew, you really are an inspiration.

[@astrozoan9]

Congratulations my friend! So excited for you.

[@healingsprings11]

I've always loved your style of throwing . Congrats on your massive awesome kiln ! You are rockin' it Matt ! Let us know how it all fired ! 🔥

[@michaeldausmann6066]

Fantastic, congratulations Matt

[@pottersjournal]

WOW This kiln is huge, amazing.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yes it is. Thanks.

[@darrellmelton1215]

Wow, just wow, that is a lot of pots. Congratulations! I know you have completed your first firing and would live a video of the firing highlights and your kiln opening for this weekend (2 and 3 November). Again, congratulations!

[@jackdelyria2356]

So excited for you Matthew! Looking forward to the outcome. I would love to come help stoke the fire one one of your firings.

[@cindychiupka-jozin1532]

That was so amazing! Makes me want to build a wood fired kiln too !

[@granywonder57]

Awesome job, Matthew. a good dream seen to the end.

[@potteryworks]

Dang that’s a lot of pots 👍👍👍👍

[@skullservant7340]

So inspiring!!!

[@derekbell5333]

Congrats! She's a beaut!!!!

[@robertspicer421]

the kiln shelves alone must have cost a fortune

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Yes. About $8,000

[@jamesbingham4538]

How many pots? This is so wonderful. And of course how many cords of wood?

[@nazarma]

Hello, are you able to share the design of the kiln, or maybe a resource where I might understand how to build one?

[@karenryker5740]

I'd like to know how to get a small piece from this firing.

[@briannewton1612]

Wow that's some pottery!

[@sharrodjohnson336]

Could numbering each brick to help with future placement? Initially time consuming but efficient for next fires...

[@sharrodjohnson336]

Entrance/opening wise...

[@ksagame9289]

YOU TEASE! i wanted to see a roaring flaming the bottom of it but no im just gonna cut the video off and not show the fire and awesomeness that it is

[@Cate7451]

Stay tuned I think!

[@user-ye3im8bb4g]

Wow, great wood kiln, I like the way you work and your music. What kind of music is this

[@peggymcthompson261]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was amazing to watch. How many hours did it take to load that kiln? How many pieces are in that load? How long did it take to throw all those pieces? I could ask so many more questions. But I won’t I’ll wait somewhat patiently till the next video. 🤗 Beautiful

[@youser762]

I am very very curious about the results. When will be the day? Congrats so far!

[@eric5261]

why would three people want to dislike this

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

good question, lol. I do my best to ignore and laugh at the thumbs down and the ignorant comments.

[@WildAcornsArtStudio]

Do you put clay wads under all of your pots? If so, curious as to why. Thanks! Love your videos! Prayers that the kiln Gods are good to you!! 😊

[@valeriecolclough8280]

still eagerly awaiting the unload Mathew,

[@robertcole1098]

That was amazing!! Are they all your pieces or did you have some of you friends in there as well? How many pieces did you put in? How long did it take to load? Last question, when will you unload it? What a great job you did Mathew, it reminds me of ww2 bomb shelters that I’ve seen in the war museum in London, but this is much better way to use it. I can’t wait to see them all come out, congratulations. Cheers Bob 🇬🇧

[@donotneed]

What is the maximum temperature you have attained in your Kiln?

[@crystalroot6213]

I was wondering what do you put on the bottom of you pieces and on your lidded jars to make sure they don't stick to the shelfs or each other? I have no luck with wax resist!

[@benpatterson4452]

In atmospheric firings, like salt, soda and wood, "wadding" is used, on the bottoms and between lids. There are different recipes, but it's usually a mixture of kaolin and alumina. Wax alone won't prevent sticking, unless you mix in some alumina hydrate.

[@metalikmike1]

What is the stuff you are using to place underneath the pots?

[@Cate7451]

They are wads, not to sure but little damp balls of flour and alumina. Something like that. Work like kiln wash. Prevent the pot from sticking to the shelf, and lids to the top of jars and between individual plates in a stack. Ash likes to turn to glaze and stick things together. Fun.

[@connecticutaggie]

What are the balls you are putting on the bottom of the pieces. What are they made of and how easy are they to remove?

[@user-tn8tb1ov2x]

Bonjour Matthieu l argile de grès ? que tu utilise viens d ou ? Moi aussi je suis potier en France côte d’or , j utilise du grès aussi cuit en réduction .four à gaz ,si tu regarder utilise face de bouc mdr poterie d Alésia ,à plus .

[@farhananyc1963]

im jealous

[@boussougouowarel286]

So where will you put the wood

[@sheilam4964]

I noticed the brick is a new colour inside the kiln. Could you let us know the reason or is there a vid with ecxplanations waiting to be edited?

[@danbance5799]

It's an IR reflective coating. Boosts the fuel efficiency and helps achieve higher temps. My guess is it's ITC-100. Expensive stuff, but should, in theory, be well worth it.

[@sheilam4964]

@@danbance5799 Thanks for answering my question. Much appreciated.

[@eddiespottery8439]

That was truly amazing, cant wait to see the firing of the pieces. I've operated a gas blast and heat treat furnace but never a wood firewire one. eddiespottery.

[@cathymarvin206]

What are you putting on the bottom of your pieces?

[@2manycatsforadime]

well light it up

[@Journeyman1642]

Alittle to in touch with his feminine side... hey guys wana come over and build some pothss. 👨‍❤️‍👨

[@tolgadn]

where is unload video?

[@deMibPottery]

Hi Matt - I finally got around to do my first wood firing. It was such a great experience. I made a video about it - how we did and what came out of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eofVl5h_rNGjnK8

[@MarkoVegano]

That's one sweet looking kiln. I know you are feeling proud. Good for you. May the flames burn bright and long for many years to come. Congratulations.

[@MatthewKellyPottery]

Thank you!