John Baymore on mon 14 aug 00
I saw some similar pots in one of my trips to Japan. They also wrap salt
soaked straw around the wood fired pots and get intriguing linear marks o=
n
the pots
Plain rice straw is also often used in Japan for this effect. Put it on
the pieces and then protect them from strong draft flow (which disturbs t=
he
ash / scorch marks).
Try any available tall grass type plants. Use them green or dry. Salt h=
ay
(feed and grain supply) is great too.
I have a tall grass that grows along the river about 25 feet from the
noborigama that makes nice marks.
Best,
...................john
"Who is reading CLAYART for the first time in about 3 weeks....and will
probably be off for a couple of weeks once again as soon as my workshop
starts. Oh well."
John Baymore
River Bend Pottery
22 Riverbend Way
Wilton, NH 03086 USA
603-654-2752 (s)
800-900-1110 (s)
JBaymore@compuserve.com
John.Baymore@GSD-CO.com
"Earth, Water, and Fire Noborigama Woodfiring Workshop August 18-27,
2000"
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