Saggar pottery

Removing the saggar shell to see what I got.

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Alex Mandli lidded saggar fired vessel Organic ethereal hues merged with pastel palettes and a matt surface characterize the appearance of saggar fired pottery. The responsiveness of natural clays to various combustion materials used in the saggar firing process is strikingly highlighted by the creative fury and fusion expressed in the random dynamic details and atmospheric surface mystique, to reflect the spontaneous beauty of nature. I see fascinating surrealist, expressionistic landscapes…

Kit Andrews on Instagram: "Lots of good things have been coming out of the pit recently, this is how I prep my work for firing. I’m happy to answer any questions apart from what mystery blue is. Sorry 🤫 . . #potter #pit #pitfiredpottery #art #outdoor #outside #pottery #stoneware #working #wrapping #wrapper #saggarfired #saggar #studio #studiopotter #studiopottery #wheelthrown #moonjar #moons"

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View thumbnails and closeups of Alex Mandli's pit fired pottery. The coloring is based on the random action of fire on clay.

After spending thirteen years as a goldsmith’s apprentice I turned to clay as a hobby. I immediately knew this would be my life’s passion. Pit Fired Jar 4"x4" I love the way the calm smooth surface of a pit or saggar fired vessel is decorated with bursts of chaotic organic colors in these out of control and unpredictable firing methods. It’s as if the chaos is trapped inside the surface of the pot. Pit Fired Vessel Top View Pit Fired Vessel 2 It has been a twenty year journey that has led me…