Pottery Techniques
Techniques for making and finishing pottery evolved from processes having roots
in ancient human history. Modern refinements and equipment offer nearly
limitless creative possibilities for artistic interpretation.
- Smoke firing, as the name implies, combines heat and smoke from combustibles such as sawdust to create
unique finishes to pottery works. The look can be organic, abstract, or even
resemble an ancient relic.
- Saggar firing is done
by firing a piece inside another two-part clay pot (the saggar). Usually
chemicals, sawdust, steel wool, or other substances are used in the saggar
or wrapped around the piece to create fascinating colors and patterns.