How Do You Build An Outdoor Kiln?
Handcrafted pottery can be fired at home without spending a massive amount of money on an electric kiln. Kilns can be created outdoors with little or no money, and these kilns work well for most types of firing. An open field or a large grassy area are the most important materials for an outdoor kiln. These types of kilns also are perfect for Scouting activities. Dig a bowl-shaped pit that measures 2 to 3 feet wide and is anywhere from 3 to 5 feet long. Make sure that the pit is at least 16 inches deep, but no more than 30 inches deep. Use the dirt that has been removed from the hole to make an edge around the pit. This will give the pit additional height. Place kindling into the bottom of the pit and allow the kindling to line the sides. Select materials like sticks, leaves, sawdust and newspaper. Pack the greenware, or unfired pottery, into the pit close together. Place the kindling both around the pottery and inside the pottery. Make sure to cover all the exposed areas of the greenw
