Creating a Homemade Pottery Kiln
You will need: An old oil drum or metal dustbin with lid, ceramic fibre blanket, refractory cement, a burner, a kiln shelf, and a propane gas bottle.
Firing Pottery at Home
With regular maintenance and care, you’ll get years’ worth of use out of your homemade barrel pottery kiln.
Important Safety Measures
Safety is paramount when working with homemade pottery kilns.
Alternative to Kilns: Using an Oven
You can use an oven instead of a kiln to dry and cure pottery at home.
Using a Dustbin for Pottery Firing
An innovative way to fire pottery using a dustbin for smoke firing – a space-saving option.
Melting Glass in a Pottery Kiln
You can use a pottery kiln to melt glass for creating decorative pieces.
Firing Ceramics Without a Kiln
Options for firing ceramics without a traditional kiln, such as using a kitchen oven.
Small Kiln Options
If you are a beginner potter, a small kiln might be an ideal first purchase.