Saggar - The process

A firing technique that involves placing each piece in a protective chamber (saggar) where chemicals and other organic material can interact with the pot to produce random effects.

Made for highly grogged clay to help the clay tolerate rapid temperature changes. Pieces are burnished to promote a smooth surface to trap the coloring and then bisque fired as usual.

Pieces are packed into the Saggar with combustable materials then loaded into the kiln

The Saggars are slowly fired for 2-3 hours.....

Finished pieces are carefully waxed to enhance the colors and produce a nice satin sheen that begs for each piece to be held while admiring the intricate details hidden in the organic finish.