Firing clay

In this video I explain how you can rent a kiln to fire your pottery. Kilns are expensive! So how can you fire pottery without a kiln? There is probably some...

Ground Hog Kiln using wood....the traditional way to "burn" Catawba Valley pottery!

Let's learn all about all about low fire ceramics. What is the difference between low fire and high fire and what to make and use!

Open firing in the woods, of wild clay pots

Tips on how to find, process and fire your own foraged clay

There are three ways of firing clay pots if you don't have your own kiln, each of which would make a great homeschooling project!

DIY Primitive Pottery Firing: Today, ceramics are all around you. The bowls and plates that food is served on, the inside of electronics that I am typing with and you are reading on, and toilets where the contents of those bowls and plates are returned. But have you ever t…

If you like to learn new skills and DIY, read on to get insight on how to make clay tiles without a kiln. Learn here how to make ceramic tiles at home to beautify your garden paths, patio, floors fireplace or countertops. https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/make-your-own-tiles-zmaz79sozraw/

How to Make a Simple but Effective Kiln Kilns are essentially ovens that maintain high levels of heat for long periods of time. They can be useful when working with clay or soft metals. Let's take a look a simple and efficient way build a kiln out in the field with minimal resources or effort.

Pit firing is perhaps the most ancient method of firing pottery. It’s a simple process of creating a fire in a pit and using it to heat up your pottery. The unpredictable nature of the technique is what makes it so appealing.

Sawdust firing comes from one of the oldest firing techniques. Modern scholars have theorized that the first clay vessels were ... Read more

Firing Natural Clay WITHOUT a KILN: Not every one has access to a professional kiln. And it may seem ridiculous to invest in one when you are creating miniatures or jewelry out of natural clay as a DIY project or as a one time experiment. If you plan on creating clay pieces on a regul…

For beginner artists who are on a budget, a microwave kiln works magic. Here is a complete guide to pottery firing with a microwave kiln!

Firing shrinkage variation between various clays

Josephine Mae Design on Instagram: "Here she is! The final result of the custom jewelry rack for firing in the kiln. There have been a lot of comments on my last reel about how many glaze firings this stand will last. The answer, I’m not sure! 🤔 I will be putting tallies in underglaze on the stand for every firing until it breaks. I will keep you all in the loop for when it is time to retire the stand. There were comments with great advice too, on using a high fire clay so it will last…

Firing Natural Clay WITHOUT a KILN: Not every one has access to a professional kiln. And it may seem ridiculous to invest in one when you are creating miniatures or jewelry out of natural clay as a DIY project or as a one time experiment. If you plan on creating clay pieces on a regul…

Native Hands: Wild Pottery -Level 1