Loading the kiln takes as much time and attention as making the pots and firing the kiln.

 Each piece must be placed on the shelf in the kiln as tightly as possible, taking care that no two pieces touch or they will fuse during the firing.

Throughout the kiln, these cone packs are placed at the peepholes.  Each cone bends at a specific temperature.  This is the best way to monitor the internal temperature of the kiln.

Mark must stoke the fire every couple of minutes for a span of 16-18 hours.

Woodfiring

After a big stoke, flames and smoke roar out of the chimney.