SIMON LEACH - Construction of a small raku kiln -pt 1

[lechuguita81]

Thanks a lot for the answer!!

Yo continuo practicando!!

Un abrazo grande!!

[lechuguita81]

Hi simon, i´m Leticia from Argentina, i want to ask you what temperature has to resist that fiber? did you say ceramic fiber? or can i use fibreglass too. I want to do that raku kiln. Thanks a lot!!

[sleachpots]

@lechuguita81 .Hi - the fiber is "ceramic fiber" & must be rated for 1800 F or 1000 C - minimum temp. Glass fiber is NO GOOD , so do not use it as it will melt ! SL

[lechuguita81]

@lechuguita81 Thanks a lot for the answer!!

YO continuo practicando!!

UN abrazo grande!

[kroraven]

Thanks for the porky pig noses;-) The really do look like pig noses;-) What type of wire is that! It looks like chicken coop wire. I should be on a farm haha! Maybe this summer I'll build a raku kiln. Thanks again! Think I'm using youtube for my home page again! Have a nice day ~ Karen

[spharaoh1]

Simon, very cool idea on the raku kiln. I've just been watching your video this past 2 weeks, great teaching, good videos! How long are you staying in the US? Any plans to visit Canada?

[sleachpots]

@spharaoh1 Thanks - visit Canada I would love to of course !  SL

[wphlea]

I shudder every time you adjust your camera with wet clay all over your hands!! I can picture your camera with clay smudges all over it. Apparently it doesn't do any harm as you keep filming for us, which we appreciate. Nice kiln ideas, I must try that this coming summer.

[DASRAY]

"pays your moneys and takes your choice"

Sounds like abit of Jeremy is coming out in your speach HaHa! Love it!

How are those lovely brothers of yours, Simon? hugs to them both!

From the crazy Redhead who's brother looks similar to John, HaHa. That is before he shaved all his hair and beard off , on New Years Eve!

If they are going to call, least they could is be the right # or pay you for answering it HaHa.

Buttons are what most of my books say!

I like my old gutted electric kilns best!

[pensandcalls]

Nice idea, Simon.  Adorama is one of the best internet suppliers of photo equipment.

[tnorton314]

Yeah, tough luck with that tripod. Say, how many clicks would you need to afford yourself a nicer one? Maybe the youtube community can hook you up

[leolava]

your cool

[MamaMacabre]

Simon, I used you oil drum vid to make my own Raku kiln, thanks! Used a 55 gal and cut 1/3 down. It was used for Soy oil, didn't have to clean it.

First firing pots very pretty! Used sawdust. Venturi burner easy to find, hose & fittings hard. Blue Star Gas had parts & assembled them for me. Bought tank there. Hole in side was 4 in, had to enlarge lid hole from 4 in to 5 in.

[waltpark]

Wouldn't it be easier to just roll a log and slice it?

[sleachpots]

@waltpark ...another method yes that would work ! SL

[kingy2063]

Nichrome wire?

[potteryworks]

great video simon. when i made mine i just rolled a 1 1/4" coil and cut it with a thin wire placed them between two pieces of drywall ,used a pin tool to make the holes. when dry they went into the finish firing.. damed phones john

[mudpuppy61]

Another thought - why are the ceramic buttons needed? Why can't you tie the wire through the fiber blanket without them? I've never made a raku kiln nor have seen one so I really don't know

[waltpark]

I think the fiber is very fluffy. I think if you just use the wire, it might tear through.

[mudpuppy61]

Have you been to Bailey's up in Kingston? That shouldn't be too far from you I don't think. I'd love to roam around that place if I were closer!

[Jgrand1958]

Great video, Looking forward to seeing the whole project.

[judyyama]

thanks Simon. Another delightful clip...

Is it Kanthal Wire? Thank you for letting us in on your adventures.

[danielsolowiej]

Kanthal Wire ti's perfect for that. If you have it use it.

[joealanouf]

grate series idea simon !

[TheLyricalRAP]

That was funny with the telephone. I hate it when that happens. Good info on the raku kiln.