He reduces around cone 06, before the old salt vapourizes,
and goes to a fairly neutral atmosphere to salt. Salt is
introduced about every 10 minutes for a couple of hours,
using 25 to 30 lbs. “hen the draw rings have had enough,
“ally rapid-cools to about 850°C. by opening the damper, salt
ports and spy-holes. The kiln has 30 oubic feet usable space.
He fires about 10 times par year.

To close, he quickly sketched his downdraft kiln and some
ideas for smaller kilns and test kilns. If you ever make it

to Wales, visitora are welcome (phone first). Hiok Casson
lives 18 mi. away.

Phyllis Argyle
upside down :

amacked tilted
teapot with
slab base

EX HIBITIONS eT)

'85 Ceramic Exhibition, Emily Carr College of Art and
Design, 1399 Johnston Street, Granville Island,
Vancouver. March 25 - April 24.

Richmond Art Gallery, 7671 Minoru Gate, Richmond, B.C.
Tel: 278-3301. Roy Kiyooka - Photographs.
Masatada Funo - Raku. May 17 - 27.

ESTRIN CERAMICS SUPPLIES

1696 West Sth Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9-5, Sat. 44-3

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