What can I use, if I do not have a Kiln?

In using clay as a medium, I am wondering how I can cook a clay sculpture to finish, as a substitute for a kiln. I do not have a kiln. And I have heard some sculpture artists cook their clay using some other means as an alternative. What would that alternative be?

Ceramic clays can be fired using methods that might be considered primitive but are still used by many ceramic artist. Pit firing and sawdust firing. Because the temperature would be lower than you would achieve in a kiln the object may not become as vitrified as they would at higher temperatures. But they will be fired. Glazes are not usually used in these two processes for obvious reasons. Instead artist strive for the effects from the burn,smoke and scorching that can be caused by the process.. Both of these processes will take some time to complete and would require tending and observing fire safety precautions. But you would have to do the firings in an area that allows for burning,not having any ordinances that would prevent you from having fires.. If these two options aren’t possible choices, you may want to contact a ceramic studio and ask if they will fire the pieces for you. You would have to be able to tell them the type of clay you used and the temperature ranges of the clay. Of course they would charge you for the service.
Link Google search pages:
Pit-Firing:

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Saw-Dust Firings:

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