natural glaze
About Natural Glaze
Natural glaze refers to the phenomenon where ash from burning wood in a kiln settles on the surface of pottery and melts into a glass-like coating at high temperatures. Unlike glazes that are manually applied, natural glaze is created organically within the kiln environment, giving each piece its unique character.
One of the key attractions of natural glaze is the unpredictable beauty it creates. Factors such as the flow of the flame, the type of wood used, and the timing of the firing process all contribute to the one-of-a-kind finish. Natural glaze represents the harmony between the kiln’s natural forces and the craftsmanship of the potter.
Course Details
This program focuses on creating pottery using a wood-fired kiln to achieve natural glaze effects.
The process includes:
Natural glaze refers to the phenomenon where ash from burning wood in a kiln settles on the surface of pottery and melts into a glass-like coating at high temperatures. Unlike glazes that are manually applied, natural glaze is created organically within the kiln environment, giving each piece its unique character.
One of the key attractions of natural glaze is the unpredictable beauty it creates. Factors such as the flow of the flame, the type of wood used, and the timing of the firing process all contribute to the one-of-a-kind finish. Natural glaze represents the harmony between the kiln’s natural forces and the craftsmanship of the potter.
Course Details
This program focuses on creating pottery using a wood-fired kiln to achieve natural glaze effects.
The process includes:
- Shaping clay on a potter’s wheel or by hand.
- Firing in a wood-fired kiln, where ash settles onto the pottery and forms a natural glaze.
- Observing the unique and beautiful results of the natural glaze after the firing is complete.
This course is exclusively designed for anagama and wood-fired kiln programs.