AndyL Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 There's always a lot of shredded paper here by week's end here. I wondering if it can be used practically for a trash can firing? I'd use earthenware clay. My thought wood be load the kiln like a sawdust fire with the fuel but put 2-3 pipes into the fuel so oxygen can get into the base of the fire and can be pulled out to adjust burning if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormphyre Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 As in kind of like a pit fire? Sure. We frequently use shredded paper for that as well as rakuing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 There's always a lot of shredded paper here by week's end here. I wondering if it can be used practically for a trash can firing? I'd use earthenware clay. My thought wood be load the kiln like a sawdust fire with the fuel but put 2-3 pipes into the fuel so oxygen can get into the base of the fire and can be pulled out to adjust burning if needed. I haven't heard of firing to earthenware temperatures with newspapers, if your talking about raku or smoking you need to look into the ordinances in the area you live. I was smoking some vases and the neighbors called the fire department, I had followed the rules so I didn't get a fine. I lived at the edge of the city and had a acre back yard, with a higher population like NJ the stricter the ordinances are so check yours out. Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 People who have neighbors that call the fire department have found that smoking pots in a BBQ eliminates the problem. Just don't smoke with anything that smells really awful or no one will ever accept an invite to dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Potter Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Raku firings tend to upset the neighbors--especially if they have clothes on the line. However, I've found by making up many small bowls or cups and inviting the neighbors over to glaze one for themselves, watching a raku firing intrigues them so much they never complain. Be sure to check your air quality alerts so you don't get into trouble with officialdom. I also limit myself to newspaper (no color printing) and pine needles. Neither seems to bother the neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~janie Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Also, be sure to check for Burn Bans in effect! I think the whole state of Texas is under a Burn Ban right now! If you make a living as a potter, there isn't much they can say, but if it is a hobby, you can be cited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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