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Smoke firing could very well be described as the outcome
of a pit firing. A way to get a different look, smoke firing
gently caresses pots to create colors of soft
whites and dark hues.
Using various combustibles, such as paper, straw, hay, leaves,
etc., many exciting patterns are created on the surface
of the pots.
To prepare for a smoke firing I create a container above
ground from layers of red bricks
placed in a circle or square and as high as needed for the
pots to be fired. The bricks are loosely spaced with about
1/16 inch between the horizontal bricks to allow for air
intake. I wrap the pots with newspaper and place them in
a single layer on top of a small bed of straw. Then the
straw is ignited and when flaming, I put on a lid and allow
it to smoke until cool.
The smoke imprints itself upon the pots. In order to see
its fascinating touch, visit the gallery below.
click on the above images for a larger view
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