• Ian Childers
  • Ceramics
  • kiln video research
  • Residency
  • street art
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Columbus, MS 39701
770-815-5083
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IanChilders

  • Ian Childers
  • Ceramics
  • kiln video research
  • Residency
  • street art
  • Press
crystalline glaze time-lapse

kiln video research

Since 2019, I have been building a camera system to document images from inside my kiln at temperatures over 2000f. By gathering actual evidence during the firing cycle years of speculation can be confirmed or corrected in moments.

In 2016 I built a reduction-fired electric kiln with L&L kilns that uses a computer controller to introduce propane safely into my kiln and create a reduction atmosphere. This allows me to control my crystalline glaze work with the tempurature accuracy I demand, but to get all of the benefits of reduction on my glazes.

kiln video research

Since 2019, I have been building a camera system to document images from inside my kiln at temperatures over 2000f. By gathering actual evidence during the firing cycle years of speculation can be confirmed or corrected in moments.

In 2016 I built a reduction-fired electric kiln with L&L kilns that uses a computer controller to introduce propane safely into my kiln and create a reduction atmosphere. This allows me to control my crystalline glaze work with the tempurature accuracy I demand, but to get all of the benefits of reduction on my glazes.

crystalline glaze time-lapse

Time-lapse video from inside the kiln documenting crystalline growth between 2050f and 1750f

silver bead melting

silver beading glaze melting in the kiln from 1750f to 2000f over the course of one hour.

Gold luster over glaze firing in the kiln

Gold luster melting and transitioning to pure gold inside the kiln at 750f to 1250f

 L&L JT-18 custom electric kiln with added propane reduction controller

L&L JT-18 custom electric kiln with added propane reduction controller

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