Paper-Kiln-Firing

This kind of firing belongs to "primitive firing techniques". The biscuited vessels are packed together with metal-salts and sodium-hydroxid and straw on a metal-grate (left picture). All over this there is build a wood pile (right picture).

Vessels on the grate Wood pile

Now a thick cover of sliped paper is build over the vessels and wood pile (left picture). The paper-kiln burns about 24 hours. After cooling the kiln can be opened and emptied (right picture).

Paper-Kiln firing Paper-Kiln opened


Example of the Virtual Exhibition: Vessel

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7/2/2004