The word kiln has appeared in 48 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Oct. 25 in “Traditional English Pottery Takes on a Modern Flair” by Libby Banks:
Before the second, and final, firing, the piece is finished with a transparent glaze — although a small area where the shape rests on the kiln is wiped clean to ensure it doesn’t become welded to the kiln shelf during the glazing process. The chandelier then is assembled with carefully positioned hoops to create the clustered effect of candles as well as decorative pieces in the shape of cymbals, skittles and pears around the central column.
The process takes four to five weeks from beginning to end, Ms. Wilson said. If clay isn’t totally dry before firing, the pieces will crack or explode in the kiln.
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