Alternative firing: Splash Obvara - January 26, 2025 (Diane Niehof)
Date/Time
1/26/2025
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
Class
Event Description
Class Fee:    $25.00 
Date and Time: January 26, 2025.   8 a.m. - 11:00 am


Splash Obvara is a process that is part of the Alternative Firing program. 

Prep instructions:
Clay pieces must be made from WS -5 Clay and Terra signed once dry. Bisque will be special low temperature so participants must place work in the window staging area with a yellow Raku slip clearly labeled Obvara. Instructor will manage bisque firing process. Firing stickers required.

On firing day, participants must wear cotton or wool pants, long sleeved tops, closed toe shoes and socks. Hats to cover hair and eye wear are also required.

The process involves two people removing hot pots from the kiln. Participants will sprinkle sugar, splash fermented mixture and have pieces dipped . Up to three reasonably sized pieces per participant.

 
 
Location
Raku Patio
Surprise AZ, AZ

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Contact Person
Diane Niehof
(phone: 6164608458)
Details
Proper clothing is required: Long pants and long sleeved shirts, and closed toe shoes. Hair must be covered.
Clothing must be natural fiber, not synthetic.
Safety rules will be reviewed at each firing.
Safety gloves are provided.
Everyone will participate in clean up.

Try it. It's EZ and fun.
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