A few Gems from the Soda Kiln

There was indeed something magical about being with that kiln all day during the firing. Fire is a living thing- it breaths and transforms the stuff inside as it grows hotter and hotter. I felt very much that I was breathing with the kiln like you do a lover's breath in the night. 

The climax was spraying baking soda mixed with water into the ports all around the kiln- three separate round of 14 holes around the kiln. Imagine a yellow white heat inside the kiln, 2100- 2300 degrees F- flame licking out as you remove the plug brick and stick the steel sprayer shaft in, moving it around to spread the love.  I did not want to leave it and it was such a shock to the system when I turned it off. And then I had to wait two days before coming back to unload. 

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