Isaac Pruett here. That coal seems like the ticket. Once I found a piece of coal on the beach in Alaska . It probably weighed 500 pounds. So we started our camp fire on top of it. It got so hot that you could throw a bottle on top and it would melt to liquid in a few seconds. We couldn't sit within about 10 feet of it.
Wes that was a great video. I’ve been waiting to get home and catch up on your firings. Beautiful bowls. Thanks for passing on your passion for Sikyatki pottery to me!!! And all your help getting me started.
I just love your delicate execution of any artwork you do Wes, and these two are gorgeous, coupled with your experiment using coal has indeed created some spectacular work! ❤❤❤
I was suggested one of your videos from a year ago. I'm glad to see you're still making them! Thank you for the education on all of these topics, and sparking yet another interest
Howdy Wes ! You are making , great leaps and bounds with your pottery firings ! I’m excited also , to watch your videos & your labor of love ! Those bowls certainly look like the “real deal” , especially the one with the crack ! I too love to see blushing & fireclouds on pottery , they just add their own beauty to the outcome of primitive pottery firings & originality ! Great firing info & thanks for sharing your successes, they’re always an encouragement & incentive to keep pressing onward ! 🤠👍🏼
Thank you. I totally agree with the beauty of what the fire environment gives us. It is always a mystery and sometimes frustrating. I think I'm going to really like working with coal.
@@cliffordkelly5327 I test the clay first with vinegar to see if there is much calcium in it. If there is, I levigate them. It is a lot of extra work but I get pop-out (spalls) if I don't. The safest thing is to levigate but not necessary if your clay is clean. Good luck.
Hi Wes, thanks for the video. Another really interesting and informative session. You are very generous with your knowledge and allowing us to join you on your voyage of discovery. What you have fired has come out absolutely stunning! All, the colours you have are amazing! This fire cloud effect and the blush and yellow tones just enhance the pieces so much! Love them. Right! I'm away to source lignite in Ireland!!!!
Thank you. I made a video about firing in the cold awhile back but not much has changed. Good luck. ua-cam.com/video/i_WHtHX5_jU/v-deo.htmlsi=0wqiD31MamMu4it0
I enjoy how you explore alternative ways to fire. So interesting how the color changed. Your content is fun. Thanks Wes. You might enjoy the southwestern climate if you lived down here!
@@airstreamwanderings3683 Let’s have a chat sometime. Now that I’m retired I have fully immersed myself in a quest to know more about my ancestry. This is what has led me to explore primitive pottery making. Your content fits so well.
@user-rw1ox1kl2p that is cool. Obviously I'm not native but it doesn't mean that I can't respect others cultures. There is a lot that I don't know but I have a pretty good grasp of primitive pottery. A good email is AirstreamWanderings@Gmail.com
Try to understand why and find a better alternative that accomplishes the same outcome. Heavy metals in most clay make them not safe. There's a reason we are phasing out coal fired power plants.... @@airstreamwanderings3683
I have some leftover lignite coal from a high school science fair project that I ended up not needing. Maybe I could use some of this for making pottery. I'll also see if I can find some lignite the next time I visit Steubenville.
I did a quick look and it appears that there is coal in that area of the state. It isn't as available as it was in the past but you can probably find some. Good luck.
I have use bituminous and it worked fine and I'm sure anthracite would work too. It would be interesting to see how they are different. I have assumed, but do not know, that the impurities make a difference in the colors of the fire clouds. I would be interested to hear how it works out for you. I also don't think you have to stack it up like I did. I'm going to try covering the pots in sherds and then using smaller pieces of coal just like I do with charcoal. Good luck.
I did a Google search and found an individual who buys coal in North Dakota and brings it to Minnesota. Coal isn't used much these days and it can be hard to find, especially large lump coal like I have.
Thanks for asking. Sometimes I come up with them on my own and other times I take prehistoric designs and adapt them. I never copy historic designs, only the old ones.
Yup. Feel the fear and do it anyway. The advice given to me in the beginning was to not get too attached to your stuff. It isn't pottery until it comes out of the fire.
Coal can be hard to find depending where you live. I did a Google search for "coal sales near me" and found a place. You can also buy it at Tractor Supply and Walmart but it is expensive. Coal comes in different sizes. The large size is called lump coal and is often sold by the ton but I was able to buy 500 lbs. Some places have it in piles and you can just fill up buckets. I think any grade of coal will work. Good luck
Isaac Pruett here. That coal seems like the ticket. Once I found a piece of coal on the beach in Alaska . It probably weighed 500 pounds. So we started our camp fire on top of it. It got so hot that you could throw a bottle on top and it would melt to liquid in a few seconds. We couldn't sit within about 10 feet of it.
That is an amazing story. It must have burned forever. Good to hear from you.
Very informative Wes, thank you. It seems like you have found your home in Hopi design
Thank you. You are right. This is my happy place.
Wes that was a great video. I’ve been waiting to get home and catch up on your firings. Beautiful bowls. Thanks for passing on your passion for Sikyatki pottery to me!!! And all your help getting me started.
Hello Wes... Nice paint job. Love the yellow hues of hopi pottery. Cool video...
Very interesting firing! Your artwork is amazing! They turned out really neat 💜
Thank you, I appreciate the comment.
I just love your delicate execution of any artwork you do Wes, and these two are gorgeous, coupled with your experiment using coal has indeed created some spectacular work! ❤❤❤
Thanks, I really appreciate the compliment, I've been wanting to try coal for a while now.
I was suggested one of your videos from a year ago. I'm glad to see you're still making them!
Thank you for the education on all of these topics, and sparking yet another interest
I'm glad you are still enjoying them!
I was looking forward to this video and your results didn’t disappoint. Makes me realize how little I know about Hopi pottery. Great video!
I'm glad it was helpful! There's always more to learn about all types of pottery.
Wow those turned out great!!
Thanks Will, a real compliment coming from you.
Howdy Wes ! You are making , great leaps and bounds with your pottery firings ! I’m excited also , to watch your videos & your labor of love ! Those bowls certainly look like the “real deal” , especially the one with the crack ! I too love to see blushing & fireclouds on pottery , they just add their own beauty to the outcome of primitive pottery firings & originality ! Great firing info & thanks for sharing your successes, they’re always an encouragement & incentive to keep pressing onward ! 🤠👍🏼
Thank you. I totally agree with the beauty of what the fire environment gives us. It is always a mystery and sometimes frustrating. I think I'm going to really like working with coal.
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Howdy again , in our past texts , you mentioned that you mix 2 clays, do you levigate them ?!
@@cliffordkelly5327 I test the clay first with vinegar to see if there is much calcium in it. If there is, I levigate them. It is a lot of extra work but I get pop-out (spalls) if I don't. The safest thing is to levigate but not necessary if your clay is clean. Good luck.
Coal seems to be too dirty,... but I like those colors that dirty coal makes. Those bowls look amazing!
Yes it is kind of messy and inconvenient. But like you say..........
Hi Wes, thanks for the video. Another really interesting and informative session. You are very generous with your knowledge and allowing us to join you on your voyage of discovery. What you have fired has come out absolutely stunning! All, the colours you have are amazing! This fire cloud effect and the blush and yellow tones just enhance the pieces so much! Love them.
Right! I'm away to source lignite in Ireland!!!!
I look forward to find out what you are able to do. Higher grades of coal work too but I suspect that lignite gives the most color. Thank you.
❤❤❤ this explanation! I always wondered how you firing 🔥 in the winter. I'm gonna try it.
Thank you. I made a video about firing in the cold awhile back but not much has changed. Good luck. ua-cam.com/video/i_WHtHX5_jU/v-deo.htmlsi=0wqiD31MamMu4it0
What a beautiful work you have !
Thank you, these came out pretty good.
I enjoy how you explore alternative ways to fire. So interesting how the color changed. Your content is fun. Thanks Wes.
You might enjoy the southwestern climate if you lived down here!
Thank you very much. Yes, the SW is tempting and doing pottery in Minnesota is mostly a solitary event. But this is home and where my family is.
@ Family first. I live in Utah but I’m from the Four Corners area. One quarter Navajo.
@user-rw1ox1kl2p very nice, totally agree about family. I always want to know more about native cultures and ways.
@@airstreamwanderings3683 Let’s have a chat sometime. Now that I’m retired I have fully immersed myself in a quest to know more about my ancestry. This is what has led me to explore primitive pottery making. Your content fits so well.
@user-rw1ox1kl2p that is cool. Obviously I'm not native but it doesn't mean that I can't respect others cultures. There is a lot that I don't know but I have a pretty good grasp of primitive pottery. A good email is AirstreamWanderings@Gmail.com
Coal envy !! one of your best firings Wes ..way to go now. with the blush we have been searching . well done
Thanks. I think the coal may be the solution to many questions. Hopefully you can find a good source.
Try to understand why and find a better alternative that accomplishes the same outcome. Heavy metals in most clay make them not safe. There's a reason we are phasing out coal fired power plants.... @@airstreamwanderings3683
That coal has a high sulphur content. I believe it’s what turns the pots yellow. It’s evident in the yellows in the ash.
Thanks, that was my guess too. It isn't a desirable fuel for pollution but I think it will be just what I want for firing pots.
Nice work
Thank you, cheers.
I have some leftover lignite coal from a high school science fair project that I ended up not needing. Maybe I could use some of this for making pottery. I'll also see if I can find some lignite the next time I visit Steubenville.
I did a quick look and it appears that there is coal in that area of the state. It isn't as available as it was in the past but you can probably find some. Good luck.
I don’t have lignite coal available. In my area we have anthracite coal. I may have to experiment with some of it.
I have use bituminous and it worked fine and I'm sure anthracite would work too. It would be interesting to see how they are different. I have assumed, but do not know, that the impurities make a difference in the colors of the fire clouds. I would be interested to hear how it works out for you. I also don't think you have to stack it up like I did. I'm going to try covering the pots in sherds and then using smaller pieces of coal just like I do with charcoal. Good luck.
Great video! Where do you get your coal
I did a Google search and found an individual who buys coal in North Dakota and brings it to Minnesota. Coal isn't used much these days and it can be hard to find, especially large lump coal like I have.
Love this Wes! How do you decide what to paint?
Thanks for asking. Sometimes I come up with them on my own and other times I take prehistoric designs and adapt them. I never copy historic designs, only the old ones.
I have about 4 pieces ready to fire but im afraid to hahaha dont want them to break. But i have to fire in order to see what happens i guess.
Yup. Feel the fear and do it anyway. The advice given to me in the beginning was to not get too attached to your stuff. It isn't pottery until it comes out of the fire.
@airstreamwanderings3683 going to try and set it up this weekend.
Where would one get coal like this?
Coal can be hard to find depending where you live. I did a Google search for "coal sales near me" and found a place. You can also buy it at Tractor Supply and Walmart but it is expensive. Coal comes in different sizes. The large size is called lump coal and is often sold by the ton but I was able to buy 500 lbs. Some places have it in piles and you can just fill up buckets. I think any grade of coal will work. Good luck
Where did you get chunks of coal like that?
I did a search on google for "coal near me". It can be hard to find depending on where you live.
What kind of paint are you using
This is all mineral paint sourced from the earth. You might want to check out this video. ua-cam.com/video/8Vw5zxHN2_k/v-deo.html
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Thank you. Do you make primitive pots too?
If you want blush, supplement your firing with things that oxidize in the colors you are striving for.
Agreed. Thank you.