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Alternative Fire - TBD March 23, 2025
Date/Time
3/23/2025
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT
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Class
Event Description
The exact process to be applied on this date of firing is TBD. Examples include but are not limited to the followowing.....
Saggar firing is a technique where a piece of pottery is placed into a container (saggar) with chemicals and combustible materials. The containers are then placed in a kiln and slowly fired to about 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. We use aluminum foil to create the saggars. The pottery requires smooth surfaces as well as a cooler bisque firing prior to the saggar fire. Instructor will arrange for this special, cooler firing before prep day. On prep day, students will wear old clothes and shoes. Gloves and a mask will be worn while using chemicals.
Safety protocols will be followed.
Saggar firing is a technique where a piece of pottery is placed into a container (saggar) with chemicals and combustible materials. The containers are then placed in a kiln and slowly fired to about 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. We use aluminum foil to create the saggars. The pottery requires smooth surfaces as well as a cooler bisque firing prior to the saggar fire. Instructor will arrange for this special, cooler firing before prep day. On prep day, students will wear old clothes and shoes. Gloves and a mask will be worn while using chemicals.
Safety protocols will be followed.
Location
GCA Raku Patio
Contact Person
Diane Niehof
(phone: 616-460-8458)
(phone: 616-460-8458)
Details
Prep day TBD
On prep day, students will wear old clothes and shoes. Gloves and a mask will be worn while using chemicals.
On firing day, students will wear closed toe shoes and cotton or wool clothing and cover their hair. Safety issues will be reviewed. Firing is outdoors in our gas kiln on Sunday morning. Fired work will be finished with paste wax or Deft satin spray.
On prep day, students will wear old clothes and shoes. Gloves and a mask will be worn while using chemicals.
On firing day, students will wear closed toe shoes and cotton or wool clothing and cover their hair. Safety issues will be reviewed. Firing is outdoors in our gas kiln on Sunday morning. Fired work will be finished with paste wax or Deft satin spray.
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