[Åsa Maria Hedberg]

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]

Glad it was inspiring. (Although not new information for you) Let me know how your large work comes out.

[Åsa Maria Hedberg]

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!

[Ellen Thompson]

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]

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]

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. ☺️

[Katja Berger]

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 treatment? Thank you

[paula shalan]

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 is underglaze.

Looks like you can still get all the replays for $59

click the link below

https://ceramic.school/clay-camp-july-2025/ref/stampedearth

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Clay Camp July 2025 - The Ceramic School

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[Katja Berger]

THANK YOU ♥️

[Ellen Thompson]

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!

[paula shalan]

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.