[txjoker]

Yesterday, I showed my work in progress with the chiminea I made. Today, I finished it and I am pleased for my 1st attempt. Now, I just have to wait and see if it cracks anywhere.

1st pic is the final product. Last three pics are the separate pieces before they were fitted together. I included the coffee cup to show the scale. It measures about 27" high right now.

 

[rendon]

Nice work

 

[galvbay]

Amazing! That is a lot of work there txj!! Can't wait to see what it looks like after it's fired. How long will you air dry it???? gb

 

[txjoker]

I have it covered right now so the consistency of all of the pieces will equalize. Tomorrow, I will uncover it and let it dry a few days. It should be finished by Thurs., hopefully. I don't think I will glaze fire it. Just a very hot bisque should do the trick. Thanks for the compliment, Jim.

 

[Guest]

I like its looks, but I am stupid, what is its purpose? What do you do with it?



:rybka:

 

[txjoker]

Chiminea use

Decoration or functional uses, Jaw. Usually, they are used for burning a small fire on colder nights. One could also burn citronella, etc... to ward of mesquitos.

I like its looks, but I am stupid, what is its purpose? What do you do with it?

:rybka:

 

[Haute Pursuit]

Nice work!

 

[Guest]

Decoration or functional uses, Jaw. Usually, they are used for burning a small fire on colder nights. One could also burn citronella, etc... to ward of mesquitos.

Thanks for the information! I didn't know if it was for cooking or not. (I am still looking to get a West Indian "clay pot" that is like a fired clay hibatchi.) :cheers:

:rybka:

 

[Melon]

Look good bro!

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to txjoker again

 

[RLwhaler]

very nice work!

 

[LIONESS-270]

Very nice work....

 

[Super Dave]

Decoration or functional uses, Jaw. Usually, they are used for burning a small fire on colder nights. One could also burn citronella, etc... to ward of mesquitos.

Won't that thing smoke up the house? Doesn't it get soot all over the furniture?

 

[txjoker]

That's why you have to throw open the windows, SD

 

[kenny]

txjoker,
Pretty cool piece and you must have access to a large gas or electric kiln. What claybody is it? Is it stoneware? I figure it's thrown or is it hand built? Where is that picture taken at a school or craftstore?
Sorry for all the questions but I'm interested.

 

[txjoker]

Kenny,

No problem. Yes, I have access to an electric kiln and potter's wheel. The claybody is stoneware (Balcones White cone 10). It is a thrown piece and the pictures were taken from school.