Humans have burned ceramics in wood-fired kilns for at least 10’000 years, so there’s no point quitting now! See how it’s done, where to start, and why you should give it a try too:
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How to build a wood fired kiln for pottery
Wood fired kiln design
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Primitive pottery glaze
How to build an outdoor kiln
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Food safe ceramic glaze