[How long is too long for Greenware]

9 minutes ago, preeta said:

Briana you are a newbie you said.  

I’d say forget about keeping.  Forget about firing.  Just keep throwing.  And trimming and then slicing in half to check for area of improvement. It’s been 2 1/2 years since I first touched the wheel.  I have kept none of the murder weapons from my first year.  I’ve always kept one piece from each semester to see how good I’ve gotten, but otherwise I’ve given away (mostly) sold (a few) almost all my pots.  I do bring them home to use to see what I like. So at the end of my semester I do a drastic cut of what I had at home from the previous semester.  

In the meantime try to find a studio or potter who will bisque for you. 

You know I’ve heard this from a vew tutorial videos!! That might not be a bad idea. It would certainly eliminate the issue with fragility and keeping one will allow me to track my progress!!! I like it.

[How long is too long for Greenware]

Thanks for all the information. I hadn’t considered the fragility when it comes time to moving, so thank you for that!! As well as the bits on humidity cycling, also helpful. 

I’ll have to come up with some sort of system, or perhaps fire them in another kiln. I’m learning something new everyday and I’m grateful this forum exists!!

[How long is too long for Greenware]

So I’m a newbie. We purchased a kiln and wheel, but the kiln still isn’t set up. At this point we’re debating moving to another city and purchasing a home there within about a year. To be honest, I’m in no rush to install and set up my kiln where we are now, and I’d rather just save my pennies and set it up at the new house. Which brings me to my question....

How long is too long to let your greenware (I think that’s what it’s called), sit around before firing? I’m under the impression that the danger when firing is in the pot being wet, not too dry. So if I create some things and don’t fire them for say a year (or longer)... what do you think?