November 23rd -24th 2012-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-
The first firing was extraordinary! Everything went smoothly. The kiln was surrounded by passionate people, alot of wood and beautiful moon rays.
The temperature rose gradually the entire time. We all stayed relaxed but focused. The last 3 hours were very intense but very exciting. And out of the blue 6 friends showed up almost at the same time. They brought their energy, encouragement, food and enormous help. The firing lasted about 24hours including the warming-up.
Soon we'll open the kiln to reveal it's potential. I am extremely thankful to all the elements that made this amazing experience come through.
The first firing was extraordinary! Everything went smoothly. The kiln was surrounded by passionate people, alot of wood and beautiful moon rays.
The temperature rose gradually the entire time. We all stayed relaxed but focused. The last 3 hours were very intense but very exciting. And out of the blue 6 friends showed up almost at the same time. They brought their energy, encouragement, food and enormous help. The firing lasted about 24hours including the warming-up.
Soon we'll open the kiln to reveal it's potential. I am extremely thankful to all the elements that made this amazing experience come through.
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| November 23rd 2012, loading the kiln for the first time 9am |
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| Daniel in the kiln |
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| 4PM, the kiln is almost full |
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| Start of kiln around 6h30pm |
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| 24th of november 2012, 1AM, the fire is finally warming us up a little |
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| It is -4 oustide and it snowed |
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| 8AM, around cone05 |
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| 8h25AM, chopping wood into smaller strips |
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| The chopper |
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| 9AM , the kiln is going gradually and stongly |
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| THE DREAMTEAM |
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| 2h30PM The sensei |
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| 3h30 and cones 5 and 8 and 9 are down |
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| 4h20, the final countdown begins as cone 10 is bending |
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| Full steam ahead |
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| 5h30pm,Final reduction |
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| Fire show begins! |
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| Impressive flammes! |
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| An unforgettable adventure |
