This gallery represents a selection of Fawn’s raku, pit fire and sagar fire work 2013-2014
Raku – Raku firing is a process by which pottery is fired at a relatively low temperature and then moved while hot to a closed container with combustible materials (as paper or sawdust) that ignite and cause a reaction creating colors and patterns in the pottery’s surface.
Pit Fire – Pit firing is the oldest method for firing pottery. Examples have have been dated as early as 29,000 – 25,000 BCE. The process involves burning a fuel, usually wood, to which the the pottery, along with various chemicals and organic material is added. Interesting and sometimes spectacular surface markings can result.
Saggar Fire – A saggar is a ceramic boxlike container used to enclose a piece of pottery while being fired. It is used to create a localised reducing atmosphere, or concentrate the effects of salts, metal oxides and other materials on the surface of their ware. The effects are similar to pit firing.
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