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Primitive Pit-Fired Copper Wash After 25 years of firing Raku vessels, we began to experiment in primitive pit-firing. Most recently, we've developed a wonderful copper surface which reveals striking colors and spontaneous fire cloud patterns when buried in smoldering sawdust. The end result of this primitive fired method imparts every vessel with a uniquely resplendent finish -- impossible to duplicate -- and highly collectable. Caring for Your Clay Vessel Treat each vessel as you would any valuable art object. Although the surface has a protective finish, our vessels will NOT hold food or water. Vase forms may be utilized by placement of a glass within the vessel. To clean, use a soft (lint-free) cloth and if necessary, mild soap and water - making sure to wipe dry immediately. NEVER use harsh chemical cleaners such as Endust to clean the piece. Enjoy your new art treasure. Primitive Straw-Fired Clayworks Our clay vessels and sculptural forms originate through a hand built, slip cast, or wheel-thrown process sometimes using a combination of two or all three technique. We often alter the clay by incising the original shape, carving the surface in relief, or constructing intricate forms using various clay components. In a bone-dry state, the clay is bisque-fired at cone 08-06 and again primitive pit-fired using straw and sawdust. This firing method gives our work the distinctive grass patterns, fire clouds, and rich sepia tones. We then hand-color each work with its own unique design using metallic paints, oil sticks, acrylics and textured powdered marble. Upon completion, we "fix" the delicate surface with a satin acrylic spray to protect the finish.
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