georgeperrypots

Thank you both for your responses. I'm reducing from 950C to the end of the firing and maintaining a decent flame out the top and spy hole (there's only one spy hole in the middle). I don't think I'm getting flames quite like the ones in your pictures though. I guess I should try a slower firing as well as some healthier flames.

Apologies for quite a common topic but here goes. I've done 2 gas firings so far in this small Laser kiln. I've managed some relatively quick firings (under 7 hours) with good reduction mostly. I've found the bottom shelf can be quite patchy. With some pots coming out half reduced/ half not. Also not as hot, not reaching cone 9. What's the main resolution? Less tight pack? Longer/ slower firing? It's an updraught with two burners, fired with propane. Fired it to cone 9 on the middle shelf which you can see in the pictures. I've attached two pictures to show how they've been packed so far. Any thoughts/ recommendations welcomed!