Saggar Firing – How to Make Simple Aluminum Saggars
Saggar Firing In the past, the term ‘saggar’ referred to a container that pottery was fired in. These containers were made of heat-resistant, refractory material. …
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What Temperature to Fire Terra Sigillata? | What Works Best?
If you are starting to use terra sigillata, it’s most likely that you have made your own batch. But perhaps you are wondering what temperature …
What Happens to Clay When it is Fired in a Kiln?
Usually, clay is fired two times. The first time is the bisque fire and the second time is the glaze fire. Clay undergoes changes during …
How Long Does It Take to Fire Clay in a Kiln? – Clay Firing Facts
When you are starting out in pottery, most likely someone else is firing your pieces. Or perhaps you have a new kiln and you are …
How to Fire Clay at Home – 7 Simple Ways to Fire Pottery
If you’ve started making pottery, you may be wondering how to fire clay at home. The good news is that you don’t need a fancy …
What is Glaze Firing? – All About Glaze Firing Pottery
Firing clay is the process of turning it from clay into ceramic material. Most of the time pottery is fired twice, and the second firing …
How Long Does a Bisque Firing Take? – 6 Factors at Play
When I first started firing my own pots, one of my questions was how long does a bisque firing take? This can be a pressing …
Firing Greenware to Bisque – 11 Tips on Bisque Firing Pottery
When I first got my kiln, I had no idea how to use it. The first hurdle was to learn about firing greenware to bisque. …
Can you Refire Underfired Glaze? – Rescuing Underfired Pottery
A lot of heart and soul can go into making your pottery. So, it can be gutting when your glaze doesn’t turn out how you …
What is a Kiln Sitter? – And How do Kiln Sitters Work?
When you are firing pottery in a kiln, you need to control the temperature that the kiln reaches. You also need to control how long …
Can you Stack Greenware in a Bisque Fire? Stacking Greenware
When I first started firing my own pottery, I was very cautious about how I loaded the kiln. I’d heard that greenware pottery could touch …
How Long Should Glaze Dry Before Firing? Drying Pottery Glaze
When I first started glazing my own pottery, I wondered how long should glaze dry before firing? I was well aware that greenware can explode …