Pitfire

Pitfire is a firing method. Pieces are first polished smooth and then bisque fired. After that they are then fired in a pit in the ground, filled with sawdust and wood. You can also work with metal salts to obtain certain colors. The fire is ignited from above and then burns downwards. The smoldering sawdust and the effect of oxygen on the metal salts give a natural color and surprising effect on the clay.