Debra Brownlow Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 My Question is: I’ve made several pieces I use Raku clay & create hand built pots & sculptures, the work hasn’t been fired at all of course I don’t have a kiln yet, some pieces are completely dry & have been sitting around for over a month, I was wondering what the process is if u can’t get to a kiln for bisque firing, will my pieces b ruined. I read u can spray them with hairspray or other before painting on the glaze, so can I do this to raw work or do I just cover & place in a cool environment, the pieces seem to b in good shape, no cracks, warping or bits falling off yet. I couldn’t find any information on this subject anywhere, does anyone know ? I hope I’m in the right place, let me know. Cheers Debra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 they are fine. stop worrying. once dry, clay items can stay intact for years, i have a friend who made a sculpture and kept it for many years before finally firing it. it is now finished and fine. there is no need to do anything to what is a natural event. no hairspray is needed. just put them out of the way on a shelf and leave them alone until you can get them fired. you might benefit from some textbooks on pottery making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 I had a sculptural piece, from my Freshman year of College. It was meant to be a practice exercise, but I had never done something like it before, and wanted to keep it. The instructor said I could, so I wrapped it, in paper towels, and put it in my supply box. Then I promptly forgot about it for years. I would occasionally find it again. I finally fired it a couple years ago, some fifteen years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Changed the title to allow better use in the search engine. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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