SAGGAR FIRING IN ALUMINUM FOIL

[GostingPots]

does the aluminum melt upon the clay?

[potteryworks]

@GostingPots no the temp is not hot enough to melt the aluminum

[nalceramics]

hi, i plan on doing a saggar in aluminum foil, but i was wondering if it is necessary to bisque the pots beforehand.

[potteryworks]

@nalceramics i have never done without bisque first. i think it would be hard not to break pcs when wrapping in the foil... good luck john

[charms419]

Will this work on normal raku glazes, such as a luster or matt glaze? All you did was add normal table salt fired it like a regular raku kiln? Will have the same effect on stone wear?

[potteryworks]

@charms419 you can use the ferric cloride in raku but not wrapping in alum foil. you can use table or koscher salt and sugar in stoneware the temp is to high. they would burn out. i have refired a could of pieces from this firing to cone 6 with a clear glaze but the red turns brown..

[jablonsky67]

Beautiful surfaces. Nice forms!

[mediativt]

Nice!

But what happens with the aluminun folie i the rakukilln?

[potteryworks]

the aluminum will start braking down at 1150F after the firing its is still there you just peel it away and throw it in the recycle bin john

[Clayboy210]

Have you noticed much difference using terra sig after bisquing? Nice work too~

[potteryworks]

yes, i am trying to get as smooth as surface as possible. some of the peices where made of raku clay which has alot of grog and its though to get a smooth surface.. john

[leweeja66]

wonderfull!!!!!