clay

TUBE PEOPLE

These people are made from slabs of clay.  Once biscuit fired, they are glazed and raku fired,
giving them a metallic look with the unglazed clay turns black.

   PIT/SAGGER FIRED 







These pieces are usually hand built,using coils. Sometimes burnished or terra sig is added, then the pieces are biscuit fired. A second firing takes place in either a small brick kiln or a metal garbage can.  - watch the fire burn for about 3 hours, wait until morning when the kiln has cooled and be surprised! 

GLAZED PIECES FIRED AT CONE 5
The pieces are usually hand built using coils, slabs, pinching or a combination of all then biscuit fired,
glazed and fired again either in raku firing or a regular cone 5 glaze firing.




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Raku Fired Pieces

A raku firing starts with a piece that has been biscuit fired.  Using special glazes often with a metallic finish, the piece is put into a hot kiln for about 40 minutes.  It is taken out of the kiln when it is glowing red and put into a covered container full of carbon producing materials (leaves, paper).  This gives the unglazed surfaces the distinct black look of a raku piece.

If you are interested in any of these pieces or have any questions contact me at marcyeady@cox.net