Legends of Primitive Pottery - Leander Gridley and John Olsen Q&A

Wayne Keene hosts a Q and A session with two potters, each of whom have been at it for over 30 years, Leander Gridley and John Olsen. Lots of stories and shared knowledge from these legends of primitive pottery. This was part of the 2021 Southwest Kiln Conference.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction to John and Leander
2:48 How John Got Started in Pottery
7:26 How Leander Got Started in Pottery
21:39 John's Trouble With Federal Agents
27:31 Who Discovered Cannonball White?
29:46 Why Fire REAL HOT and How To Do It
36:48 Discussion About Different Fuels and Relation to Temperature
40:29 John's Story About Firing in the Snow
43:39 Practical Advantages of Low Fire Pottery
49:44 The Importance of Pit Depth When Firing Pottery
51:59 What Is the Dark Core in Ancient Sherds
57:47 John's Job Collecting Clay for the BLM
59:17 How Did the Ancients Load Kilns Without Welding Gloves
1:00:30 John's Advice For Pottery Replicators

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