Unpacking the kiln revealed a more even distribution of heat compared to the first firing. I could see after cracking the door that I got the right temperature in most parts of the kiln. The very top of the kiln and the area just before the flue seem to be the coolest areas. My cloud glaze (chun) is fairly fussy, the thickness needs to be spot on and so does the temperature. After firing this glaze many times I can tell which one of these variables are lacking. On this occasion I think I got the thickness a bit wrong with some pots firing to a deep blue to black(clear). I am pleased with the firing though, a big improvement over last time.
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Above: Cracking the door to see the pots.
The addition of the bag wall has definitely helped get the heat higher in the kiln. This time Cone 12 was down at the bottom with Cone 11 flat and Cone 12 bending at the top. I guess I will have to continue with slight modifications to the bagwall over the next few firings.
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| Above: The door completely down, cooler near flue but much improved. |
