Experimenting with Metal Scraps in Pottery Kiln Firing

Experimenting with Metal Scraps in Pottery Kiln Firing

Explore an innovative pottery experiment as a ceramicist incorporates metal scraps from blacksmithing into clay. Follow the entire process from wedging bronze filings and steel hammer scale into the clay, through throwing, trimming, and glazing test bowls. Witness the reduction firing at 1290ºC and discover the unexpected results. Learn about the safety precautions taken, including using protective trays, and see how a second firing affects the final outcome. Gain insights into this unique fusion of metalworking and ceramics, including the polishing of the finished pieces and studio clean-up.