Raku kiln how to build

Make your own Raku Kiln at home.

Without risking oversimplifying the matter, I think I can safely say that one of the many appealing aspects of raku pottery is its accessibility, especially in terms of equipment. A raku firing need only achieve 1000°C, which is at the low end of the potter's temperature scale, and easily achieved in a homemade kiln fueled, for instance, by a propane bottle. The raku kiln pictured here...

Making my own kiln for pottery was a goal I set when I realized that buying one might be too expensive for my budget. So, I started looking into cheaper DIY solutions. I found out that with some basic materials and a bit of creativity, it's possible to build a functional kiln. The process involved lots of trial and error, but it was a rewarding learning experience. I gathered information from various sources, took notes, and finally came up with a design that met my needs without breaking…

DIY Raku Kiln: How to make a DIY Raku Kiln. Follow this simple 8 step process to make your own DIY Raku Kiln.

Inspiration and Information for Making a Wood-Fired Raku Kiln

Welcome back to blog land! We have been off the air for a little while due to computer crash, but we're back on line and ready to go! It's a fortnight since my return from the UK, and lots has been going on, but before any of that I need to review Steve Tootells kiln building project in North Wales. In earlier blogs you will find a layer by layer description of the building of Laura Inoues kiln in Nagano, and a series about the kiln building workshop in Mashiko. Every project is different…

In preparation for the two shows I have coming up this weekend ( Fired Works and The Inman Park Festival ) I wanted some more naked raku pi...

How to Build a Barrel Kiln

To build a Raku kiln, gather firebricks to create a circular base and build walls using additional firebricks.

One of the things I love about Raku is how fast you can do a firing. You can do several Raku firings in one day so it’s important