Dome Cover for Primitive Kiln - it kind of failed (episode 3.6)

This kiln will be used to fire pottery, make charcoal, and to make quick lime. Without a cover the heat freely escapes. To increase the temperature inside the kiln I was advised to make a cover for the kiln. By primitive means that's easier said than done. A removable kiln cover is rather large and has to be strong enough to withstand movement. It also has to be light enough to physically manage. Let's see how it turns out in this interesting scenario. Protect your feet while allowing them to be free with my favorite sandals: Luna Sandals are the original sandals that I've worn on my adventures: https://lunasandals.com/CHADZUBER My social media links: Instagram @chadzuberofficial Facebook @ChadZAdventure Key moments: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Making the mold 02:34 Making mud 04:38 Applying the mud 06:56 Cutting the dome 08:15 Hammock time 08:30 Checking the dome 09:14 Firing a pot 11:41 Tending to the dome 13:14 The dome broke 15:21 Testing the dome 16:44 Firing the kiln 21:46 Making biochar the old-fashioned way Drums of the Deep by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...