search  current discussion  categories  kilns & firing - raku 

tobacco ash, coffee grounds & sawdust

updated sat 10 apr 99

 

Joy Holdread on fri 9 apr 99

Ash from pipes, cigars and stuff.
Good Grief, HOW much do these folk smoke???

I'm mixing used coffee grounds & sawdust in wood to create texture & lighten
the load. The coffee grounds smell just great mixed with clay. But as I am
cutting back for health reasons & I'm amazed at how fast a 5 # can of grounds
disappears into the kiln. Can't wait to smell it burning off.
Joy in Tucson