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Other materials are added before and after the clay object is inserted into the saggar. These will affect the surface of the piece through direct and indirect contact. The saggar is then sealed.

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Other materials are added before and after the clay object is inserted into the saggar. These will affect the surface of the piece through direct and indirect contact. The saggar is then sealed.

Other materials are added before and after the clay object is inserted into the saggar. These will affect the surface of the piece through direct and indirect contact. The saggar is then sealed.

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The sealed saggars are stacked and fired to approximately 1600 degrees Fahrenheit in a gas kiln. The process takes approximately 2 hours. The kiln is allowed to cool naturally, then is unloaded.

The sealed saggars are stacked and fired to approximately 1600 degrees Fahrenheit in a gas kiln. The process takes approximately 2 hours. The kiln is allowed to cool naturally, then is unloaded.

Materials such as seaweed, copper carbonate, paper, leaves, etc. can be applied directly to the clay surface to achieve a chemical transfer during the firing.

Materials such as seaweed, copper carbonate, paper, leaves, etc. can be applied directly to the clay surface to achieve a chemical transfer during the firing.