Judy_in_GA Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 So I'm gearing up to christen the new to me kiln and keep seeing references to offerings to the Kiln Gods How about the Gods themselves? Is it considered good luck or bad luck to actually create an effigy to offer to? I'm a firm believer that a large part of luck is being prepared but the slightly superstitious part of me doesn't discount fate/karma/golden rule. Any other Kiln God practices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 We always made little raw figures to preside on top for a first firing. You'll know when they have taken their choice of offerings from your firing. It doesn't matter whether you believe, but it's nice to have someone to share the blame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I can't speak for everyone, but creating kiln gods, is just something fun to do, as opposed to actually thinking they work. I know a lot of classrooms/ studios will have individuals make them, because it's tradition. They are kind of like Jack-O-Lanterns. I doubt there are too many people, who carve them to ward off evil spirits, but they're fun to have around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrgpots Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 With my luck, if I made a clay statue or something, it would explode. If i made it out of straw it might be safe. Jed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bciskepottery Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 If i made it out of straw it might be safe. Straw on top of a firing kiln . . . falls into the category of burnt offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Jrpots.... Make it out of Straw? Then put it on your kiln to test fire..... Ummmm Burning Man anyone? Straw maybe not a good idea either. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 My kiln runs on the magical pixies from the wall, no fire God involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 First, congratulations on your new kiln. I have a kiln guard dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Ceramic kiln dog.LOL ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 My kiln runs on the magical pixies from the wall, no fire God involved. I laughed. I like this better than Kiln Gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I have said for years that my husband is of the opinion we have magical Pixies that come through and clean the house up. Having them working the kiln sounds like an even better idea! Aren't we supposed to put out dishes of cream or something to keep the house pixies happy??? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy_in_GA Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 i like hedging my bets ... kiln gods, guard dogs, magical pixies ... whatever! It makes me smile like just about everything else about the mud. To that end I made a figure in class tonight although it does look more like the fertility goddess/stone figure from The 13th Warrier. It's now sitting on top of the kiln drying surveying her domain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinRocks Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Straw and pixies made me think of Pixie Stix: an alternative to offering salt or sake? Maybe it would end up an offering to studio ants instead of kiln gods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantay Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I keep a small bowl next to the kiln and make an offering, usually coffee or tea, to what ever god watches over the kiln. I don't personally believe in one, but just in case, I don't want to be rude and offend. So far it seems to be working, the god takes pots from the kiln on a regular basis and at random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakukuku Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 we built a new big gas kiln a few years ago at our group studio. we named it "Betty" after a recently deceased beloved member. Its even engraved on the metal casing. I like to think her spirit looks after that kiln. Its good to give them names as they sort of develop a persona even if its just unique firing characteristics. we have quite a few little kiln diety figures. not sure where they came from. these traditions are fun and sort of comforting. rakuku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo_heff Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 In addition to the kiln god figure to create, there are some traditional offerings to make, lamb, bamboo, colored paper etc. 31295017115808.pdf - Repositories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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