The Real Magic of Wood Firing Pottery
There is something completely primal about wood firing pottery you don't get when you're plugging a modern electric kiln in to a wall socket. Don't get me personally wrong, electric kilns are amazing regarding consistency and simplicity, however they lack that element of chaos and collaboration with character that defines the wood fire. When you commit to a wood fire, you're basically entering into the multi-day relationship along with a fire-breathing dragon. It's hot, it's exhausting, and it's one of the most rewarding issues a ceramic musician can ever encounter. ...