The opening will be cut out by hand. Third, skilled craftsman fine tune the shape of the chimenea by hand. Once the opening is cut out and the clay is completely air dried, the chimenea will be ready for firing. Forth, the chimenea is fired in a kiln. The kiln shown here is fueled by gas, not wood.
Gas provides a controlled heat.
Fired chimeneas sit outside. Next, the chimenea is painted. Inc. Photographs on this site are the property of Blowing Rock Imports, Inc. and may not be used without permission. Site last updated on March 8, 2000. For comments about this site contact susan or chris .