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Åsa Maria Hedberg replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 3 months ago
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I will! Sadly it’s at least a few weeks from now, on a sickleave from breadjob as a sloyd teacher. Slowly getting back into studio work instead, which is for the better!
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Katja Berger replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 4 months ago
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THANK YOU ♥️
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paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 4 months ago
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a sheet of News Paper around the piece. Foil around that. Fold and seal tightly with three folds at each seam, so no smoke can escape no air can enter.
That large oval piece was black on half due to smoke firings reaction to surface treatment: Blackest area (and shiny)is my white Terra sigillata , charcoal grey is my white stoneware, off white…
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paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 4 months ago
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Great to hear! Apologies for the poor video quality. Next time I will have my studio internet up and running. 🙄Anyhow, have fun smoke firing!! I look forward to seeing your results.
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Ellen Thompson replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 4 months ago
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We just found a source for slightly used house brick! Yah! My husband will pick it up this afternoon. I am looking forward to rewatching the class now that the videos are available. Things are happening here in South Hero, Vermont!
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Katja Berger replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 4 months ago
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Hi Paula
for me the connection failed on both ends🥲 and when I was able to reconnect I had just missed how you smoked the piece in aluminum foil with newspaper. It had just some strips of paper and then it was wrapped tightly around the piece? Also, how did you manage to smoke black only half of that piece? Was it due to the surface…
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paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 4 months ago
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Yes, it is such a simple way to final fire ceramics. I hope you learned some tips and tricks for smoke firing your work in your own back yard. 🔥🔥☺️
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paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 4 months ago
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Glad it was inspiring. (Although not new information for you) Let me know how your large work comes out.
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paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 4 months ago
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Thank you so much! I do apologize for my slow and spotty internet connection. Let me know how your own experience with back yard smoke firing goes. Enjoy! Clay is the BEST. ☺️
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