The arch is slowly growing as I add layers to it. 4 rows up now on both sides... Have enough arch bricks to do a 5th row and then need to go and get some more. Slowly but surely this Kiln will be built!
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Potter
- Ben Steffl Thompson
- Adena, OH, United States
- Benjamin, who is from the Pacific coast of Oregon, creates wood-fired pottery with a steady, focused patience resonating of his home. He was trained to search out and incorporate local materials into all aspects of the process of making his work. Wood-fired work involves a long, intense process and originated in Korea, Japan and China. The last 50 years has seen a new movement in the western areas to practice this very old art form with a new voice. Locally, there is an abundance of clay and wood. Since moving to the area, he has been intrigued by the faded presence of the old pottery industries along the Ohio River and in the hills.
Silver Fox Pottery
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hey -your kiln looks like it is coming along very well. what are you using for mortor? cilla
Thanks Cilla! The invitation is always open to come and help me lay a few bricks... the mortar that I am using is a 50/50 mix of fireclay and sand. Also using a little bit of Sariset where the bicks are up against the loding door or where the arch touches the kiln walls.
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