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the next (fig. 33). In general, the upper end of the kiln held the smallest
ware, so that the draft through the chimney would not be impeded.
Along the sidewalls were placed churns of the three-gallon variety, to
insure even heat distribution. Just inside these rows went the fourgallon
churns, and through the center of the kiln —the hottest area —
the fives and sixes. On those rare occasions when the Meaderses
mixed two or more different glazes in the same burning, they took
care to see that those glazes maturing at an excessively high heat went
in the center. Finally, additional small ware, such as one-gallon
pitchers, was positioned behind a temporary low wall at the edge of
the firebox. The wall protected the ware from being singed by the fiery
blast.
Setting the kiln.
Figure 33a. Small ware placed on "setters." (From the film, The Meaders Family:
North Georgia Potters.)
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