Steve Davis has been developing a gas-fired kiln that achieves
wood-fired results without the use of wood. He has a broad engineering
knowledge, conscientious mind for environment and an essential aesthetic
sense. He named this kiln "Kazegama 風窯" (which is Japanese for wind kiln),
because the kiln obtains anagama results through the use of blowers; they
disperse ash throughout the chamber, depositing it onto the surfaces of
the wares. The ash feeding process takes about 45 minutes to introduce
15 pounds of ash into 35 cubic foot kiln. The time consumed and quantity
of ash depend on the capacity of kiln. The entire firing takes five to six
hours and reaches temperatures of cone twelve (1350oC) or higher in the front
of the kiln using propane gas. Today we have many issues to address such
as pollution, geographic constraints, and finding the time to chase our
aesthetic pursuits. I admire Steve for taking everything into consideration.
Below are pictures of my pottery pieces fired by Steve using Kazegama.
Quote from KAZEGAMA by Steve Davis on March 2003 issue of "Ceramics monthly" magazine
Click picture to see up close.
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Quote from KAZEGAMA by Steve Davis on March 2003 issue of "Ceramics monthly" magazine
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