Category Archives: June 2014

Taking the lid off the kiln

Posted on June 24, 2014 by mikee2013

Just got back from Coed Panteg. Went down with Lucy, Nicola ,Jim and Dave to open up the kiln and if possible bag up  charcoal. Open sesame. Looking good! Although at first glance it looked good with about 50 % charcoal production … Continue reading →

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Charcoal making using the 6′ kiln

Posted on June 24, 2014 by mikee2013

Second day of the course and Martin fired up the carefully stacked kiln. We retreat behind flimsy tape! After a while the burn got going thanks to a pair of paraffin soaked trousers and dry kindling in the middle of … Continue reading →

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