vicki on wed 8 dec 04
I'm doing some experimenting with handbuilt pieces, using both earthenware
and raku clays. I would like to fire them at about the temps that Native
American pottery is fired. In my research I found a lot of descriptions of
Native American firing techniques but nothing specific on what temperature
range these types of firing are. The few NA pieces I have seem to be a
little more dense than bisque ware, but I'm not sure if it's the clay or
the temperature. I'm assuming I'll have to come up with a plan for wood or
gas to get away from the pink tones the electric kiln gives at low temps.
I'm trying to achieve the earth tone pallete and the soft satiny surfaces.
thanks.
Andy Ward on fri 10 dec 04
I live in Southern Arizona and around here most of the prehistoric
Indian pottery was fired between 700 and 900 degrees.
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