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Christine Homer Weaving

Sarah Carroll & Louise Harter sit on the steps of Louise's kiln in Bethany.  The kiln is covered with plastic sheeting
in the winter to protect it from snow and ice.

Louise's kiln has an 8 foot depth for loading pots, the wide chimney reflects the need for flue openings that are spread across to help even the temperature. Note the unusual number of dampers that help move the flames from side to side in the kiln, and the passive dampers for allowing cool air to enter the chimney.

Steel Grates are old Rail Road Tracks that have been cut to size, they are inexpensive so a short lifespan is not an issue.

The "Key" in this kiln was a cast able refractory

Since there is no steel work in the body of the kiln
the firebox door is mounted on a steel post into the ground
and swings away from the "feed port".

Note the spacing of the "bag wall", wide at the bottom and tighter as it goes up.  Louise said she loads the floor of the kiln loosely as well.

These photos were taken in the Spring of 2004.

Here is a good view of the rows of air intakes for the internal firebox