It’s getting hot in here!

Volunteers will be firing the big gas kiln today.

The workroom and wheel room are available for us to use.

What is gas firing?

The large gas kiln in the kiln room is fired to a higher temperature and in a reduction atmosphere.

Want to know more?

"Reduction firing is a specialized ceramic firing technique that occurs when there's insufficient oxygen in the kiln atmosphere for complete fuel combustion. This oxygen-deprived environment creates carbon monoxide at high temperatures, which then extracts loosely bonded oxygen from materials in clay, particularly iron and copper compounds. This chemical alteration process results in distinctive color changes and effects that are hallmarks of reduction-fired ceramics. The unique interplay between the kiln atmosphere and the ceramic material produces results that are highly valued by many potters and collectors."

For new members, you can fire pots made with our regular MSS cone 6 clay in the gas kiln (no other cone 6 clay is permitted to be used). You will use the cone 10 glazes to glaze regular bisqueware. You can get really great effects.

Look to the wall display on the window wall for examples and the book below for info on how to achieve these looks.

If you would like further information, please email us at dr.potters.guild@gmail.com