3 Things That Break Pottery in Firings and What To Do About Them

Many, many people think that green ware pottery cannot be fired outdoors without a high risk of breaking. I am here to set the record straight, green ware can safely be fired outdoors. In this video I outline the three things that cause pottery to break in firings and how to avoid them. Potters of the world unite, let's fire out pottery outdoors without breaking.

Outdoor Pottery Firing 101, online masterclass - https://ancientpottery.how/courses/open-above-ground-pottery-firing/

Air pockets do not cause breakage - https://youtu.be/--d6usmwW1g

Infrared thermometer - https://amzn.to/3mqIG8G

Learn about adding temper to clay - https://youtu.be/uZZdLLCO8Iw

Tips on outdoor pottery firing - https://youtu.be/sAERJi3XRoY

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