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1. Ceramics
The first "kilns" were merely fires into which the sun-dried clay objects were placed, while more sophisticated versions were depressions or holes in the earth, covered by pyramids of sticks, grasses, dung, etc.
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2. Firing, Part 1
The first kilns were merely shallow depressions in the earth, into which clay pots were placed and a fire was then built over them - a process still utilized by some of today's primitive peoples.
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3. Choosing A Kiln
Electric kilns for hobby ceramists are manufactured in a wide range of sizes and styles, the most popular being the top-loading, six or eight-sided kiln, with inside dimensions of about 18" across and 18" to 23" deep, and equipped with an automatic shut-off device.
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4. Firing Procedures
A firing time of at least 8 hours is recommended for kilns of moderate size (large kilns will require even more time), to reach temperatures in the cone 06-04 range.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/crafts/​ceramics/​firing_part_2/​firing_procedures.html

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