Everything Under the Moon

So, I'm considering getting a cauldron, but I have a few questions.
1. What is a good size, as far as you have found?
2. When it comes to using it for burning, what do you use as fuel?
3. Any personal favorites out there? (Am on a budget unfortunately.)

Thank you all so much!
Blessed Be,
Singingcanyon

I found bunches on ebay, what are you using it for exactly? Magical incense? To burn small fires in? or to cook magically?
If for incense, I would get a smallish one, the one I use the most for that is about five inches across and I think it was around 19 bucks. Then I have two Lodge dutch ovens, one I cook in and one I build small fires in (sometimes I cook in it too, but it is so heavy once it is full with stew, it is really hard to lift!)
One thing I learned though...don't use a cauldron that you have put incense in, then use it to drink out of at a different ritual, Yuck! no matter how much you scrub you won't get the taste out
here is a reputable dealer of cauldrons http://www.azuregreen.net/Cauldrons/products/94/
here is a link to the camp cauldrons known as dutch ovens, by Lodge
http://www.lodgemfg.com/seasoned-cast-i ... and-grills
many blessings, Firebird

I was thinking mostly for small fires. I've always liked the idea of being able to have a fire in my circle. The site for the cauldrons was really helpful, I found one I liked and I'll order it soon. Quick question, when you use the cauldron for fires, what do you use as fuel?

You're welcome,
I use copious small twigs, have bunches and bunches on hand, because they burn quickly and it is easier to keep the fire going, rather than huffing and puffing and blowing on it to get it going again.
You might also used canned heat, though it's just not as natural, BUT...it may be cleaner burning.
Let us know when your vessel of rebirth arrives!
BB, Firebird

SingingCanyon wrote:So, I'm considering getting a cauldron, but I have a few questions.
1. What is a good size, as far as you have found?
2. When it comes to using it for burning, what do you use as fuel?
3. Any personal favorites out there? (Am on a budget unfortunately.)

1. I have checked out several different shaped & sized cauldrons from the teensy 1/2 cup cute potbellied mini up to a gallon-size that weighed too much & sizes in between. My favorite is the 6”, Lodge 1-quart size in sporting/camping goods ($14). It's small enough to fit on my altar for various tasks & is big enough to actually use on the stove to brew with, or heat a can of soup. It has a slightly curved bottom, straight sides & wide rim which makes it useable for baking a small loaf of ritual bread whereas, in a pot belly shape a loaf would get stuck in the belly. It came pre-treated but i did my own oil-it & bake-it at 450’ for 15 minutes, then let the oven cool completely before removing the pot. I happened to have a 6" lid that fit & put a hot-pad underneath as a heat shield for the table. However I usually go outdoors to burn because of a smoke detector gizmo.

2. Usually I burn paper petitions & sigils in the pot lighted with a match. I have some pressed pinyon pine sawdust bricks that work as incense & fuel as one. Also cedar shavings (small pet bedding) burns & smells nice. I run them thru my kitchen blender to reduce the size. An interesting slow burning blue flame can be made by placing Epsom salt in the bottom, splashed with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Be sure your hands are dry & light it with a long straw because it catches fast. The amount of alcohol controls how high the flames get & burn time. Keep a lid or plate close by for smothering if needed.