About Pit Fired pottery
Pit firing is the oldest method of firing pottery, dating back thousands of years. The process begins by nestling unglazed pottery in a fire pit along with layers of combustibles, like wood, wood shavings, compost materials, and salt. Glaze ingredients are sometimes added to achieve specific colors. Everything is set on fire, and kept burning for a few hours. The pit is then covered with a sheet of metal and left to cool. Fire, smoke and ash create patterns and colors as they react in the pit. Each pit fire produces different characteristics depending on temperature, as well as the materials used, making each piece dynamic and unique.
Please note: Pit fired pottery is not food safe.
