Kiln Journal

Fifty-four hours of oak and pine, a long reduction, and a quieter final chamber than expected.

A new red seam appeared below the pale body after three days of rain.

The same clay and shape, marked six different ways by ash moving through the kiln.

Reclaimed brick, a narrower throat and more room for flame to turn into the first chamber.

Why fewer applied glazes make more room for the quarry and the firing to remain visible.

A record of temperature, wood, atmosphere and the places where the strongest pieces were found.