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building packing/
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unpacking		 firing
packing the Somerset kiln
pots lain out ready to go in the kiln

inside the kiln, packing

above: begining the pack inside the kiln

left: pots waiting to be packed

first stack complete

above and right: the pack progresses

next stack complete

main stack complete

above: the main stack just behind the firebox

 . the final packing is done
above: large pots in the back of the firebox. This was the first firing; in subsequent firings we didn't put such large pieces in this position as they blocked too much flame and ash from the pots right behind them
back stack fired
above, right and below: the stacks after firing 		next stack fired
front stack fired  

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