Artisan Wood Fired Pottery: From Creation to Completion (Part 4)

The Kilning Process: The Most Exciting and Intensive Step in Making Wood-Fired Planters

The kilning process is the most important step in making wood-fired planters. This process involves firing the pottery at high temperatures using wood as the fuel source, and it always has to be done outdoors on sunny days. 

The kilning process is a long and arduous one, but it is also incredibly rewarding. For the potter, it is a time of great excitement and anticipation. They have spent months or even years creating these pottery, and now it is all coming down to this moment. They must carefully control the temperature of the kiln, observe the changes inside, and add firewood as needed. Even the smallest mistake, the work could be ruined.

The kilning process is also magical. It is a time when the potter's vision is transformed into reality. The potter carefully loads the kiln with their creations, then seals the door and waits. For days, the kiln heats up, and the potter watches and waits, checking the temperature and making sure that everything is going according to plan.

Finally, the day comes when the kiln is ready to be opened. The potter's heart is pounding as they open the door and reveal their creations. The potteries are beautiful, even more beautiful than the potter could have imagined. The colors are vibrant, the glazes are stunning, and the shapes are perfect. The potter's hard work has paid off, and they have created something truly special.