Traditional Firing

Archaic firing is one of the oldest methods for producing clay vessels. In this process, the shaped and dried ceramic pieces are heated in an open fire pit or a simple pit in the earth, using wood, straw, or other natural fuels. Temperatures typically reach between 600 and 900 °C. Direct contact with fire, smoke, and ash creates unique color gradients and patterns on the surface. This traditional firing technique was already used in prehistoric times and is still employed today by artisans to create unique and natural-looking ceramics.

The rotating selection of artifacts displayed here is intended to give visitors a sense of the diversity of my ceramic work.