karenk Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 I’m now a believer! My experiment with a wood fired Raku kiln was a success thanks to the information and suggestions from knowledgeable people on this forum. I ripped apart an old electric kiln and used the ceramic fiber blanket surrounding the fire brick to build a light weight kiln. Since there was no breeze the day I fired, a squirrel cage fan was used to improve air flow. Pictures show the kiln and results. Oh yes, the marshmallows were great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 wow! nice results. I don't see an actual firebox. How did you feed the wood to the kiln? Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenk Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 This photo might be a better view of the fire box. Marcia, thanks for the suggestions and photos you emailed me. They were very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 you're welcome, but looks like you handled it really well all on your own! Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Firing looks great . . . but I'd not sure about roasting the marshmallows with a kiln constructed from an old fiber lining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 . . . but I'd not sure about roasting the marshmallows with a kiln constructed from an old fiber lining. And whatever ended up impregnating/contaminating the refractories in the old electric kiln. best, .......................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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