Behind the design: Kiln 515 Basin

The Kiln 515 was our inaugural basin design, marking a significant milestone in our journey from making pottery homewares to interiors collections. Its generous rectangular form, tapering gracefully at the base, presented unique challenges that demanded innovative solutions. The decision to employ slip casting for such a large piece was ambitious, requiring over a year of meticulous development and design. It is a collaborative effort, with each basin taking between 4 - 5 weeks to made to ensure it meets our exacting standards.

The Production Timeline

Week 1: Pouring slip & making the basin:Two workers pour liquid clay into the Kiln 515 mould. It is then left to rest for 24 hours so the clay can begin to harden. Once it's ready, the workers will remove it.

Weeks 2 - 3: Controlled drying:The basin is left to dry for 2 weeks on a trolley in the factory. It is then moved to a controlled drying room for an additional week to ensure uniform dryness.

Week 4: Refinement and Firing:The basin is taken out of the drying room and fettled with a sponge by hand, this refines the basins edges and ensures a smooth surface. It is then placed in a kiln at a low temperature to remove any remaining moisture, preventing cracks during firing. Once ready, it is bisque fired at 1200°C - this is the first firing that occurs.

Week 5: Glazing and packing :Now that the basin is in it's bisque stage, reactive glaze is carefully sprayed onto the surface by a skilled glaze technician. It is loaded onto a trolley and second kiln firing vitrifies the glaze, resulting in a glossy, finished surface. Once opening the kiln, the basin cools gradually over two days. After a thorough quality check, the basin is carefully packed by our dispatch department and prepared for delivery.

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Behind the design: Kiln 515 Basin

The Production Timeline

Week 1: Pouring slip & making the basin:Two workers pour liquid clay into the Kiln 515 mould. It is then left to rest for 24 hours so the clay can begin to harden. Once it's ready, the workers will remove it.

Weeks 2 - 3: Controlled drying:The basin is left to dry for 2 weeks on a trolley in the factory. It is then moved to a controlled drying room for an additional week to ensure uniform dryness.

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Behind the design: Kiln 515 Basin

The Production Timeline

Week 1: Pouring slip & making the basin:Two workers pour liquid clay into the Kiln 515 mould. It is then left to rest for 24 hours so the clay can begin to harden. Once it's ready, the workers will remove it.

Weeks 2 - 3: Controlled drying:The basin is left to dry for 2 weeks on a trolley in the factory. It is then moved to a controlled drying room for an additional week to ensure uniform dryness.

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