Friday, June 17, 2011

slow burn.

the other night we shared a bisque firing that was packed to the gills. though it doesn't really looked that packed here, you should see what's beLOW. we fired this kiln super slow . . . for 25 hours. i've never fathomed the idea of making something that day and firing it THAT night . . . but i did, and they survived. plus, all of my cracks that i mended with straight vinegar seem to have healed themselves. you learn something new EVERY day.

4 comments:

DirtKicker Pottery said...

That is a lovely bisque kiln! Question.. Did you use white vinegar or apple vinegar? I heard there was a difference.

rae dunn. said...

i usually use white vinegar, but here i used apple cider vinegar and i believe it works MUCH better, and it easier on the NOSE !

Joyful Things said...

Do you mix the vinegar with paper clay pulp or use it on it's own?

rae dunn. said...

i hear mixing a slip with vinegar AND toilet paper works WONDERS !