Outdoor Pottery Firing
Explore outdoor pottery firing techniques in this comprehensive video series. Discover methods for firing pottery without a kiln, including primitive and DIY approaches. Learn about upgrading homemade kilns, reducing smoke, and achieving higher temperatures. Understand the differences between reduction and oxidation in Southwest pottery. Gain insights into measuring temperature during outdoor firings using thermocouples and infrared guns. Observe demonstrations of pit firing, convection kilns, and above-ground firing methods. Investigate ancient pottery firing techniques, such as those used for Salado polychrome pottery. Acquire practical tips for successful outdoor firings and explore the archaeological aspects of primitive pottery production. Witness firings conducted in various settings, from backyards to archaeological field schools, and learn how to replicate ancient pottery firing methods.