Raku kiln how to build

Make your own Raku Kiln at home.

I’m doing a Raku Workshop this coming weekend. Pretty exciting, as it is the first one I’ve done at my studio. I’ve had an old kiln that we bought years ago and, in transport, was damaged past repairability – it’s been just sitting around. So to make sure that everyone gets a lot of firing […]

DIY raku kiln from bricks

Workshop describes how to build your own raku kiln - North Texas e-News

Making my own kiln for pottery was a goal I set when I realized that buying one might be too expensive for my budget. So, I started looking into cheaper DIY solutions. I found out that with some basic materials and a bit of creativity, it's possible to build a functional kiln. The process involved lots of trial and error, but it was a rewarding learning experience. I gathered information from various sources, took notes, and finally came up with a design that met my needs without breaking…

Make your own Raku Kiln at home.

DIY Raku Kiln: How to make a DIY Raku Kiln. Follow this simple 8 step process to make your own DIY Raku Kiln.

How to build a raku kiln

If you can locate an old wood stove and some bricks, you can build a homemade kiln. This type of kiln is easy to assemble and disassemble and can be built to any height depending on your needs.

Recently, I was privileged to participate in the Stefan Jakob Raku Kiln-Building Workshop sponsored by the Gold Coast Potters Association. Kudos for putting on such a great workshop! I was skeptical in the beginning as to how we could create clay work, bisque fire it, build a raku kiln and then fire the raku kiln […]