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'08 Barrel firing
Barrel firing is a process using a 55 gallon drum, sawdust,
pots, chemicals, and other combustible materials to create a decorative effect
on the surface of a pot. Many pots are painted with terra sigillata before being bisqued,
to achieve a shiny, smooth surface. None of these pots are intended for use with food/water.
**Note: Wikipedia article emphasises red ware, but white is more commonly used today, especially
in pit/barrel firing.
Following are images from my Ceramics 07/08 class:
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| Always wear a respirator when working with chemicals/clay dust! | Placing a pot in sawdust and used straw | Nestled pots in the barrel, some in foil saggars |
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| More pots on top of pots! | Fire in the hole! |
After the fire |
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| Stacy's Drum |
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Paper Firing
Paper firing is a surface decoration process involving paper
only.
Screen is placed over the can to prevent fly ash from escaping.