Wood Firing Kiln (Noborigama)

I am a professional potter from Saga, Japan.
My specialty is Karatsu style "Mishima" technique.

Today, I will introduce the four-day process from loading the climbing kiln to unloading it.
I hope you can see the final fired pieces.

0:00 Intro
0:12 Glazing
1:03 Loading the kiln
2:29 Offerings to the kiln gods
2:47 Closing the chambers
3:36 Starting the fire
8:04 Unloading the kiln

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