firing information

Unique Features of a Rocket Kiln - Why would you want to build and fire a rocket kiln? Visit this link to learn about the unique features of this sustainable firing method.

Rocket Kiln Plans #1 - link to a PDF with plans from Andrew Linderman on how to convert an electric kiln shell into a rocket kiln.

Rocket Kiln Plans #2 - link to a PDF from Simon Levin illustrating a slightly different build on converting an electric kiln shell into a rocket kiln.

Off the Grid Renewable Energy Kiln - link to YouTube with Ben Culbertson and Harvey Weigle discuss if it is possible to develop a high fire down draft kiln that is carbon neutral

Once-firing from a Students Perspective - link to a pdf by Mandy English discussing the once firing glaze process

Modified Fenix Style Wood Kiln - link to a downloadable video with Derek Reeves presenting his experience about this low smoking, fuel efficient wood kiln

Kermit was a Pessimist: But we can have greener kilns - link to a pdf essay by Richard Tarrant, discussing ways to be more environmentally conscious during kiln firing

Gas Analyzer: part 2 About CO2 Emissions - link to article in Studio Potter Volume 7 Number 2, by George Wettlaufer A scientific investigation addressing emissions during gas firing

Fuel Efficient Firing with a Recuperative Air Burner System - a PDF article from Ceramics Monthly written by Steve Belz addressing a method of recouping heated air for forced air burners

Kilns and Firing Efficiency - Link to a PDF, a four page essay about electric kiln longevity and efficiency, researched and written by Megan Foster, MFA student at the University of Montana

Co2, The Cost of Pottery - link to the website of Old Forge Creations, explaining CO2 and the consumption of energy when making pottery

Energy Exchange - link to article about an art campus in North Carolina using landfill methane as fuel for firing

Firing with Veg Oil - link to Ceramics Arts Network April 2003 by Forrest Gard

WVO Firings (Waste Veg Oil) - Link to Ceramic Arts Network, by Jesse Jones

The Co2 Cost of Pottery - Article / Website by Old Forge Creations