 rebuilt kiln |
Last week we finished rebuilding the old wood kiln and improving the access to the ceramic workshop. The slope leading down to the workshop past the kiln turns into mud duirng the rainy season. The new steps make for safer access. We rebuilt the kiln so that it is top-loading. This made it possible to fabricate a simple lid lined with fired clay tiles. This is much easier to open and close than the previous side loading arrangement. We also experimented successfully with a refractory mix to lay the bricks for the kiln. 5 parts dirt, 5 parts local stone derived grit, 2 parts lime and one part cement. |
 Cooperative president Saida Espino beside the ceramic kiln's wood pile |
 new steps make for safer access to the ceramic workshop - just in time for the rains |