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The barrel has air holes strategically placed to allow oxygen to feed the fire.

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The barrel has air holes strategically placed to allow oxygen to feed the fire.

The barrel has air holes strategically placed to allow oxygen to feed the fire.

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A lazy flame is allowed to heat things up for a couple hours before the pit (barrel) is covered and the ware allowed to soak up the carbon atmosphere and added elements inside. These elements are absorbed and transferred to the surface of the raw porous clay surface.

A lazy flame is allowed to heat things up for a couple hours before the pit (barrel) is covered and the ware allowed to soak up the carbon atmosphere and added elements inside. These elements are absorbed and transferred to the surface of the raw porous clay surface.

The pit (barrel) is ready for lighting. One last check before the match is tossed.

The pit (barrel) is ready for lighting. One last check before the match is tossed.