Name: Traditional Pot
Material: Stoneware with Grog
Process: Pit Firing
This traditional pot was made using a pookie and coils to build it up. It took a lot of time in order to get the shape and smoothness perfect. Once the form and shaping of the pot was done, the clay was left to dry out a bit in order to apply the terra sigillata. Once the terra sig was applied, it was wiped down with plastic until the pot shined and was smooth. It was fired in the kiln and was then put into a pit fire, where the smoke is what creates the design. It is all a guessing game to what you will get when you remove it from the pit, but using materials such as salt and carbonate will allow the pot to turn pink in some areas.
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