Alternative Firing Processes

Using alternative firing methods to produce ceramics can reduce your carbon footprint. The Ceramics firing processes described

in the links below are fired to 1100-1850 F. and consume much less fuel than higher firing temperatures.These pieces are not  functional, but they explore the aesthetic potential of the medium.

Foil-sagger-fired and Hybrid firing with Soluble Salts

Obvara Firing Technique

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Raku Slabs: using latex resist in the glazing process

Saggar Firing and Soluble Salts

Using feathers on hot surface carbonization

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