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paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

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.

Surendra babu

Ellen Thompson replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

2 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!

Surendra babu

Katja Berger replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

2 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…

Irene and Surendra babu

paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

2 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.

paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

2 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.

paula shalan replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

2 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.

Ellen Thompson replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

2 months ago

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I loved the simplicity of the house brick kiln! I currently work in a studio that fires using raku methods often – at times it feels more rule-bound. I love the result and have often thought about trying it at home. I am glad to know the many possibilities without a grand raku kiln.

paula shalan and Kim M

Åsa Maria Hedberg replied to the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

2 months ago

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For me it was all repetition, but it was a very well taught and super inspirational class!

Longing to make more backyard firings again! Would love to also test larger pieces like that in an electric kiln, haven’t tried that.

paula shalan

Ellen Thompson started the discussion Backyard Firing workshop in the forum The Ceramics Community 2 months ago

2 months ago

Backyard Firing workshop

Paula Shalon’s workshop on Backyard Firing was worth the price of admission. I can’t wait to get the recording so I can watch it again. Mind blowing – what did you think?