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Wood Ash & Flashing
When wood firing, the
pots literally sit in a river of flames. Wood ash carried by the
flames, has a profound effect on a pot’s surface.
Pottery that has been
covered with a glaze prior to firing is enriched by the sodium which
is a component of wood ash. Fly ash may leave a freckled pattern on
the surface of any glazed pot.
Copper Green
Copper, when used in glazes that are wood fired, can create
wonderful effects.
Glazes
that contain copper react to the ash and the kiln’s atmosphere
producing a wide range of colors such as metallic black,
copper green, red & fuchsia.
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