rohde on thu 15 feb 01
i need any info. on Terra Sigilatta Kilns..
how to build them
what temp to go to.
everything..and anything would help..
thanks
andy
vince pitelka on fri 16 feb 01
Andy wrote:
i need any info. on Terra Sigilatta Kilns..
how to build them
what temp to go to.
everything..and anything would help..
Andy -
This is a bit perplexing. There is no such thing as a kiln specifically for
firing terra sigillata. Unless you are interested in pre-medieval
historical recreation you do not want to mess with the Roman grate kiln,
because it would be a complete pain in the ass. Terra sig can be fired in
any kiln. An electric toploader kiln is just fine. It probably depends on
what kind of effects you are seeking with terra sigillata, in which case we
need more information.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
Home - vpitelka@dtccom.net
615/597-5376
Work - wpitelka@tntech.edu
615/597-6801 ext. 111, fax 615/597-6803
http://www.craftcenter.tntech.edu/
Martin Howard on fri 16 feb 01
Vince tells Andy:-)
historical recreation you do not want to mess with the Roman grate kiln,
because it would be a complete pain in the ass. >
No, Vince, you stoke it facing the stoke hole.
The heat gets your front, not your ass, dear friend.
Martin Howard Looking forward to firing another Roman Kiln in August with
lots of terra sigilatta pots to be made at a Roman Weekend at Felixstowe,
all in Esperanto, next weekend.
Webb's Cottage Pottery
Woolpits Road, Great Saling
BRAINTREE, Essex CM7 5DZ
England
martin@webbscottage.co.uk
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