SIMON LEACH-Packing a biscuit kiln

Catherine is packing for a biscuit firing...www.simonleachpottery.com Masia Isa, Vall d'Alba, Castellon Spain .

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[jkdsaggers]

My Master Richard Brooks who studded with David taught me to use sand, but

I changed to using vermiculite instead of sand. Get 20 bowls high.

[sleachpots]

@jkdsaggers Hey ! I remember Richard when he was at the Lowerdown pottery with my father,back around 1972 ! Vermiculite ? sounds interesting ! obviously it does not burn up, I may give it a try ~ thanks SL

[amcgovern05]

IS that your wife?

[sleachpots]

Wench !!

[enslaver]

Hey that's a great idea with the sand, but do you worry about impurities in the sand discoloring/fluxing/damaging the surface of your pots?

ps. are you still using that kiln or have a bigger one now? (on that note you probably don't have any vids describing the previous commenter's question: reduction (also oxidation) not sure how much of a video you could do about it seeing it's mostly theory =P seeing the flame might be nice though :D

[sleachpots]

Hi

I use fairly clean sand which I sieve beforehand & have no problems with it . Yes still the same kiln !! Collecting bricks for a bigger one now.Kilns & how they work would be a good videoclip topic-thanks SL

[michirhythm]

Hi Simon...

good idea about the sand! :)

[SpifySavannah]

..O.O Your willing servant and slave.??

XD

[MatthewDLG]

why doesnt the sand melt int he kiln? what ksnd of sand is it?

[jmg1957]

nice.

[JamesHaskin]

Hey there Simon, I'm just starting to throw and I really enjoy your videos. This is a really cool way to maximize spacer. I still need to watch a bunch more. Keep up the good work and thanks.

James

[UniversePirate]

what's the temp. of your bisc firing?

[generictrekker]

A step by step video or videos on the building process of your homemade kiln would be wonderful. 8)

[amcgovern05]

LOL we all need those!