Do any of you do ceramics?

If so, do you have a kiln? And if not, do you go somewhere to get your things fired? I'm wondering because I just finished a ceramics class at my college, and I'd like to continue doing ceramics but I do not have a kiln and don't know where to find one.

Annah Isenberg wrote:If so, do you have a kiln? And if not, do you go somewhere to get your things fired? I'm wondering because I just finished a ceramics class at my college, and I'd like to continue doing ceramics but I do not have a kiln and don't know where to find one.

Look in local Adult School listings for Ceramics classes. Also, you can clay-fire in the backyard if you have enough space and DIYage.

P Thickens wrote:

Annah Isenberg wrote:If so, do you have a kiln? And if not, do you go somewhere to get your things fired? I'm wondering because I just finished a ceramics class at my college, and I'd like to continue doing ceramics but I do not have a kiln and don't know where to find one.

Look in local Adult School listings for Ceramics classes. Also, you can clay-fire in the backyard if you have enough space and DIYage.

Oh, how do I fire in my backyard?

Annah Isenberg wrote: Oh, how do I fire in my backyard?

There are three ways I know of, but all of them have info on them on the Net. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=home+firing+ceramics

thanks

you could build one using bricks or better home made refractory bricks and a pile of sand in this Vietnamese technique. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagama_kiln
I am building one this summer with refractory bricks. Clay mixed with straw, or dead leafs or sunflower seeds or rice (anything that will leave air bubble in the clay once fired. I would say straw scraps(small pieces) and rice or sunflower seeds would be better. the air bubble make it more isolating and keep your heat in.

The easiest stuff to fire in the yard is Raku. Check out bee hive kilns and salt glazing. Don't kill yourself with the chlorine gas that is given off.