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Can I pit-fire greenware?
I was wondering if there's a way for me to make my own pit-firing kiln to use to fire greenware, as I do not currently have money to pay for getting each piece I make fired (they charge $5 for a 2-inch ocarina)
I was wanting to make a firing pit from a 55-gallon drum but thought I should ask first before I jump to any actions. I have seen other questions where people have wanted to fire their greenware at home but were wary of the results.
I already know what greenware is, and I know what temperature my clay matures. I'm just asking would it be practical to pit-fire at home?
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- Jeanne BLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Triforce,
It can be done, after all ancient people made their own kilns to create pottery. You will have to research it further, but here is a start:
I did a search for "building your own kiln." It got a lot of hits, but when I put the links in the answer it wouldn't take me to the sites. Do your own search and you will find many articles about building your own kiln. Raku firing may be of interest to you as well.
Source(s): I've done lots of greenware and bisque firing in my day.
