Unpack my reduction fired gas kiln with me! This week, I'm inviting you along to unload my Rohde KG-340 kiln, to see all the thrown and trimmed and glazed pots inside. I also discuss how I tidy the work up the bases of my wares with diamond pads, and how I grind the lids of my jars to a glassy smooth finish. A slower, more considered film, that hopefully demonstrates what it's like unpacking a pottery kiln. Thanks for watching!

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💎 • Diamondcore Tools hand pads, (this ISN'T an affiliate link): https://diamondcoretools.com/collecti...

⚪️ • WADDING VIDEO:    • How to Make and Use Wadding — A Usefu...  
🪨 • BRONZE & STEEL VIDEO:    • This Could Destroy My Kiln…  
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🏺 • You may also be interested in my 'A Beginner's Guide' series, which you can find here:    • How to Throw a Pot — A Beginner's Guide  

Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - A brief explanation of reduction firing
1:05 - Unpacking the gas kiln
2:25 - Discussing temperature differences
3:59 - Chatting pyrometric cones
5:30 - Showing where oxidation occurs
8:13 - Coating pots in iron oxide
13:40 - Grinding the bases of the pots clean
14:29 - How I polish the lids of jars & teapots
15:51 - My 5 favourite pieces
18:08 - Clean up

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