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Wood firing is the oldest firing method. Since the dawn of time when man first began to understand how fire hardened clay, wood was used almost exclusively for thousands of years out of necessity since it was the most available and easily gathered fuel. Now with so many fuel options available to the potter, wood is a choice. While wood firing isn’t easy, the results are incomparable. The work in a wood fired kiln reveals the story of the firing with pieces showing ash deposits and flame travel. But while the results can be stunning, one of the most engaging aspects of wood firing is the process itself. From the gathering and drying of wood to the hours of stoking and the tending of the fire and intense heat, there’s no other experience quite like it in ceramics.

Wood Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration and Information for Making a Wood-Fired Kiln and Firing with Wood
includes the following:

	Wood Firing Basics by W. Lowell Baker Each wood kiln has its own characteristics for firing, but there are some basic principles that hold true for any kiln using wood as a fuel. Here are the basics about getting the flame and atmosphere right along with the amount of air you need.
	The Manabigama by John Theis A cross between an anagama and a groundhog-style kiln, the manabigama is a kiln that’s within everyone’s reach. Small, compact and simple to fire, this kiln can be fired by one person in a matter of hours and not days.
	Wood-fired Raku Kiln by Nesrin During Wood firing isn’t just about high firing. You can build a simple raku kiln and fire your work with wood to get stunning results. Nesrin During constructs a simple kiln that’s easy to stoke and attain raku temperatures without a lot of effort.
	High School Anagama by Clay Cunningham Can you imagine building a wood fire kiln at a high school? Clay Cunningham could and he did it. He tells his inspirational story of bringing together students, teachers, the community and the administration to build and fire a high fire kiln.

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