vince pitelka on sat 27 jan 01
> Can anyone give me a brief explanation of firing solely in a garbage can?
> I believe that I've seen that it's possible and am extremely curious.
T. -
Unfortunately, there is no such thing. Some people do sawdust smoking in a
garbage can perforated with holes ever ten inches or so, but that is just a
cosmetic process and not a true firing process. The wares are bedded in
sawdust, which is ignited from the top and smolders down through over twelve
hours or so (ideally). But the sawdust smoking process never reaches even
minimal sintering temperatures, and the wares must be bisque-fired first.
Also, the surface effects of the sawdust firing really need to be sealed
with an archival varnish or wax.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
Home - vpitelka@dtccom.net
615/597-5376
Work - wpitelka@tntech.edu
615/597-6801 ext. 111, fax 615/597-6803
http://www.craftcenter.tntech.edu/
T Skanes on sat 27 jan 01
Can anyone give me a brief explanation of firing solely in a garbage can?
I believe that I've seenthat it's possible and am extremely curious. (Not
always a good thing)
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