Shiro OTANI Anagama

Shigaraki, Japan

[This is page one; go to page two]

Basic kiln shape

Wall and door joint

 

Creating kiln steps

 

Kiln step detail

 

Backfill

 

Almost completed steps

 

Final step into flue

 

Creative flue path to existing chimney

 

Beginning the arch form

 

Tied back bamboo for desired curve

 

Blocked in arch support form

 

Launching arch by tilting bricks at skew line

 

Bracing the form

Beginning front form

Completed front form

Completed support form

Laying Up the Brick Arch - Page Two

 

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