How to make Sri Lanka’s anagi II stove
Adding the flame shield
Practical Action
54. Score and slip the rim
between the two potrests
closest to the firebox.
55. Roll out a coil of clay to 56. Press the clay into the
fit in the flame shield mould. mould.
57. Scrape off excess
clay so that the clay
is level with the
surface of the mould.
58. Using a fingertip,
press a curved
indentation that is level
with the indentations in
the plaster at the edges
of the arc shape.
59. Use a sharp
point to score the
back of the shield.
60. Use a small
ball of clay to lift
the shield from the
mould. Apply slip
to the scored
areas.
61. Place the shield on the
rim, and press to make a
strong joint.
Adding the door
62. Note that the shield
should be placed at the angle
shown and not pointing
vertically.
63. Use an aluminium pot to
check that there is a very
small gap above the shield.
The pot should sit on the
potrests, not on the shield.
64. Place the door template so
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65. Use a sharp knife to cut 66. Use a comb to score