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Just a few of our handbuilt pit fired treasures |
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Pit Fire Passion |
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Pit firing is the oldest known method of firing clay. Unfired clay pieces are cushioned with sawdust together in a pit in the ground and then covered with burnable materials such as wood shavings, leaves, pine needles, etc. The top of the pit may be protected with clay slabs, larger pieces of wood or metal sheets. The filled pit is then lit from four corners for an even gathering of flames. The fire is carefully tended until most of the inner combustibles has been consumed. The pit temperature generally peaks at 2000 °F . Pit firing can usually range from 18 to 72 hours. After cooling, clay wares are removed and cleaned to reveal beautiful patterns and colors left by ash deposits. Pieces may then be cleaned, waxed and buffed to create a smooth glossy finish.
The preparation and primitive means used with our ware is one of extreme care and interest...we can't help but be reminded of those before our time in this way.
The patterns and markings developed during the firing and the duration are the determining factor of value with each piece
Pit fired pieces are used decoratively as they are still pourous, and are not meant for food or liquid.
Pottery is still a deep interest of our present day and, a connection to times honored before us but, combined with a modern flair and determination to mimick those primitive traditions from long ago. |
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Most of our pottery is accented with hand carved, pit fired beads and pendants |
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# 072 Cuyuga
Made from Earthenware Red clay. Handbuilt using slab and coil method. Carved and pit fired. |
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013 Wishes
Pit fired coil handbuilt
White Earthenware clay
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#034 Familia
Handbuilt grog clay
built using slab and coil
method,burnished, and pit fired.
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#074 A Wee Lad
Hand built slab, pit fired red paperclay. |
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# 109 Country Hearth
Coil method Porcelain
white paperclay,
burnished and pit fired. |
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# 012 Oologah Pit fired
handbuilt coil method, White Earthenware clay |
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#035 The Sick and The Well
Pit fired, handbuilt coil Earthenware clay vessel |
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| All work signed by Artist Deana Anderson. Copyright © 08 |
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