Learn the secrets of successful pit-firing! In this 60-minute DVD I share with you everything I have learned over many years of trial and error with this exciting but often frustrating firing method. I'll show you how to shortcut the "trial and error" process. How to make and use terra sigillata How to burnish with a stone How to prepare your pots for firing What to use for fuel What chemicals will create color in pit firing Watch the process of loading and firing Find out what effect the different chemicals and materials had on the finished work. Order directly from Sumi for $34.95 - free shipping (Continental US only) Order book and DVD for $54.95 with free shipping (Continental US only)

Learn about burnishing and a variety of low-temperature firing methods. Published in October 2009 by A&C Black and the American Ceramics Society Chapters include: Burnished pottery in history About burnishing Burnishing with terra sigillata Smoke-firing and black-firing Pit-firing Saggar firing Raku firing techniques: horsehair and naked raku Finishing touches Order directly from Sumi for $24.95 - free shipping (Continental US only) Order both for $54.95 with free shipping (Continental US only)!

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