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Pit Firing
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Pit firing is an ecologically sensitive
way to
reclaim some of my kitchen scraps, which get a second chance at life to
create a
"glaze"
on my artwork. The result is an abstract, multi-layered design created
by carbon getting trapped in the piece. My artwork seems to be softened
by the fire, and yet still vibrant with it's flame tipped
patinas. This
process lends intrigue to the earthy, marbleized
finishes and the
variations
in the resulting patinas make each piece unique.
the process....
 starting with a collection of recycled kitchen scraps... |
 wrapping individual works of art in newspaper with different recycled materials... |
 placing the wrapped bundle on a bed of coals.... |
 the newpaper and organic materials burn off... |
 leaving me with a new outlook on my artwork.. |
 examining a newly pit fired bowl... |
the results....
 a blue tea cup gets a new outlook on life... |
 and an orange tea cup does too... |
 a large slab of clay formed over a pumpkin, with flame tipped edges |
 a spiraling hand pinched bowl, pit fired with pistachio shells |
 3 pit fired tiles with waves of glaze |
 3 pit fired tiles with melted glass |
 a pit fired trivet, with water like images |
 pit fired locust tile |