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Pit Fire

Firing i an earthen pit. The firing method is risky for the ceramics, which are exposed to large temperature differences during firing. It is a lot of work, and at the same time it is very suitable as a social activity together with other potters.  
See the process in overview form:
  • The kiln room is dug in the same clay as potters did in ancient times.
    The Kiln. The kiln room is dug in the same clay as potters did in ancient times.
  • The Kiln is lined with stones to keep a more even heat for a longer time.
    Lining. The Kiln is lined with stones to keep a more even heat for a longer time.
  • The chamber is finished with a stone setting that makes it possible to adjust the oxygen supply.
    One end of the Kiln. The chamber is finished with a stone setting that makes it possible to adjust the oxygen supply.
  • The Kiln is covered from the rain - and the firewood is ready.
    The Kiln. The Kiln is covered from the rain - and the firewood is ready.
  • Pot prepped for firing / Seashells.
    Pot. Pot prepped for firing / Seashells.
  • Bottle is "muffle-packed" in tin foil with dried leaves and other stuff.
    Bottle. Bottle is "muffle-packed" in tin foil with dried leaves and other stuff.
  • Prepped for firing.
    Vase. Prepped for firing.
  • Pots are packed in sawdust at the buttom.
    Sawdust bonfire. Pots are packed in sawdust at the buttom.
  • The very yellow is burning salt.
    Fire. The very yellow is burning salt.
  • The pots are warm and well under the flames. Flames and oxygen affects the result.
    Fire. The pots are warm and well under the flames. Flames and oxygen affects the result.
  • The fire burns more quietly now.
    Fire. The fire burns more quietly now.
  • Thick fire does the job.
    Fire. Thick fire does the job.
  • The Kiln is on and seen from a distance.
    The Kiln. The Kiln is on and seen from a distance.
  • The Kiln is on and seen from a distance.
    The Kiln. The Kiln is on and seen from a distance.
  • The Kiln is closed down and burns out quietly.
    Lids. The Kiln is closed down and burns out quietly.
  • The pottery can now be seen in the ashes.
    Kiln unloading. The pottery can now be seen in the ashes.
  • Pots in the kiln.
    Kiln unloading. Pots in the kiln.
  • The pots are carefully removed from the ashes.
    Kiln unloading. The pots are carefully removed from the ashes.
  • Pots are dug out of the ashes by hand.
    Kiln unloading. Pots are dug out of the ashes by hand.
  • Pots are dug out of the ashes by hand
    Kiln unloading. Pots are dug out of the ashes by hand
  • The bottle from before is dug out.
    Kiln unloading. The bottle from before is dug out.
  • The piece has burned in a closed Atmosphere and is being unpacked.
    Kiln unloading The piece has burned in a closed Atmosphere and is being unpacked.
  • The pottery laid on the grass.
    Kiln unloading. The pottery laid on the grass.
  • The pots are evaluated.
    Kiln unloading. The pots are evaluated.
  • The results are discussed.
    Kiln unloading. The results are discussed.
  • Washed and waxed.
    Bottles. Washed and waxed.
  • Washed and waxed.
    Vase. Washed and waxed.
  • Washed and waxed.
    Vase. Washed and waxed.
  • Washed and waxed. It has benefited well from the flames and was not wrapped during the firing.
    Pot. Washed and waxed. It has benefited well from the flames and was not wrapped during the firing.
  • Has been reduced well during the firing (you can tell from the dark parts of the piece).
    Foot. Has been reduced well during the firing (you can tell from the dark parts of the piece).
  • Washed and waxed.
    Figure. Washed and waxed.
  • The one with the seashells from before. Flames and wood have done it well.
    Pot. The one with the seashells from before. Flames and wood have done it well.
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