Each time one does a barrel firing, the variables change enormously. It is really difficult to predict or recreate the same effects time and time again.
This firing definitely left me with lots of questions. However, the colors that I achieved were spectacular!
The one problem with this firing was the amount of “grit” or “rough spots” on each pot. If I had tried to sand them down, I would have caused a lot of scratching and damage to the surface – worse that the gritty, rough spots.
Therefore, I decided to consider those imperfections part of the glorious process of the fire and the clay and all of those variables.
The one thing that did change in this firing which could have caused the problem, was that I added a lot of Himalayan Pink Rock Salt around the edges of the barrel.
I won’t do that in the upcoming firing and I shall see if this is the culprit causing the crusty bits.
Here are some photos of the outcome and the final and finished pieces.
Peace out,
Marian
Beautiful results!!❤