Waiting for ceramics to dry...

Before we can proceed to first firing we have to wait until ceramics are completely dry. Time needed depends on the size of the ceramic, on the thickness of clay, on room temperature and atmosphere humidity. You can realize that it takes less time during summer time (about a week). In winter time it may take even more than a month for some big pieces.

Wet ceramics

Dry ceramics

Sponging ceramics before putting them into the kiln...

Before putting ceramics into the kiln, when they are dry enough (but not completely) we have to make their surface smooth and even. With special tools and sponge I remove any roughness. 

Then ceramics are left to dry completely and after that comes the first firing.

Sponging

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