6. The clumps of mud are patted so that a flat
rectangular base is formed.
7. The next stage is to build up the walls leaving a
gap in the wall at either end; this is to allow for
airing. see picture 73.
8. Now the body of the stove is complete all that is
required is to smooth the surface using something
rigid. The stove should be left to dry naturally,
it does not require burning, see pictures 74 and
75.
Pic 73. The exhaust hole is cut out of the end of the stove.
Pic 74. The surface of the stove is smoothened.
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Pic 75. A completed Kisra Stove that is ready to be dried.