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Ezra
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Try this book.. Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: raku, saggar, pit, barrel -- by James C. Watkins and Paul Andrew Wandless I found it at my local library so you might check to see if your library carries it as well. Otherwise, you can buy it on Amazon. I think it's just what you're looking for. Hope it helps! : )
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I check it out. Thanks so much!
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You can raku pit fired pots. It would be best if your pots were bisque fired first. It can be difficult and time consuming to get a pit firing to the temps you would need, but it can be done and it can be done with materials that cost nothing.
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All you need is some Cement blocks for the base. build it up with fire bricks (leave room at the bottom for the Propane torch thingy. build a wire cage lined with Ceramic Fiber to top it off. You can get the supplies for a raku kiln for about $500 or less, including propane tank. Do a google search for "RAKU KIT" and you'll find a bunch of places that sell them. here's one: http://www.wardburner.com/burnersparts/rakukilnkits.html
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yes i recently discoverd a realy great book, in which you use an old 50-gal, cleaned out oil drum-you cut the top portion off, fitting it with a handle, then in the bottom side dril a hole to allow the tip of a blow torch to pass through, then you fire it with a propane tank, as well youll need to add a few vent holes at about 10-12 inches from the top side section, happy fireing
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