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A lazy flame is allowed to heat things up for a couple hours before the pit (barrel) is covered and the ware allowed to soak up the carbon atmosphere and added elements inside. These elements are absorbed and transferred to the surface of the raw porous clay surface.

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A lazy flame is allowed to heat things up for a couple hours before the pit (barrel) is covered and the ware allowed to soak up the carbon atmosphere and added elements inside. These elements are absorbed and transferred to the surface of the raw porous clay surface.

A lazy flame is allowed to heat things up for a couple hours before the pit (barrel) is covered and the ware allowed to soak up the carbon atmosphere and added elements inside. These elements are absorbed and transferred to the surface of the raw porous clay surface.

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The firing process takes approximately 4-5 hours. The kiln is allowed to cool somewhat before the pieces are removed with gloves and tongs. True results are not apparent until the debris is brushed off the pieces. The surface is further enhanced by applying a liquid polymer that seals the surface and enriches many of the subtle colors achieved during the firing.

The firing process takes approximately 4-5 hours. The kiln is allowed to cool somewhat before the pieces are removed with gloves and tongs. True results are not apparent until the debris is brushed off the pieces. The surface is further enhanced by applying a liquid polymer that seals the surface and enriches many of the subtle colors achieved during the firing.

The barrel has air holes strategically placed to allow oxygen to feed the fire.

The barrel has air holes strategically placed to allow oxygen to feed the fire.