In progressSo far to make this piece I have used the cooking method to create the shape and then used one of the rocks to smooth it out. After these steps my piece was fired. Some difficulties I have come across so far are making the general shape with coils. It’s hard to make the piece completely smooth and flow together when using coils but it’s definitely a very efficient method. From Here I plan on really thinking of the best materials I can use to make the piece very vibrant and flow together. In progressSketchFinished piecePit fire and SaggarsSaggar When creating a piece using the Saggar process you start by throwing earthenware clay on the wheel. After making your piece with clay it is burnished and polished. Next the piece is bisque fires t a low temperature to absorb the materials. The pieces are then fired gradually increasing temperature then the burners are shut off and it sits for 18 hours. The pieces are washed and dried and then finished. Pit Fire Pit fire pieces are started by throwing earthenware clay on the wheel. At leather hard the piece gets burnished to become shiny and smooth. Next fine layers of clay are added onto the piece and then bisque fired. After the bisque fire the pieces are wrapped in different materials and moved to a pit fire. The pieces are put in a hole in the ground, burned, cooled, and then cleaned to finish. I feel my piece was successful because of the design and colors after the pit fire. I think the design that came out on my piece was very unique and the materials did a great job and making nice colors. If I were to do this piece again I would try to make my coils a lot smoother. It was hard for me to smooth down my coils and make the piece flow better together. I burned dog food, tea, and sea salt onto my piece.
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