jrgpots Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 If I keep to low fire, below 04, could I use a Dutch oven as a saggar? Has anyone does this before and like to report on its outcome? Jed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I think it can be done but saggars I am familiar with fire to lower temperatures than 04. I have seen people use metal cans for saggars. Linda and Charlie Riggs fire to 1650 F and hold for 20 minutes. I follow their procedure. This is about cone 09 . The pieces can be bisqued hotter but usually not because of the terra sig. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I used to use metal cans as a sagger when firing pieces in a trash incinerator. Just for experimental purposes, but there were some interesting results. Too bad the school district decided to eliminate the incinerator and opt for trash service. Had a smokey empty room for years after that thing was hauled out. It was about the size of a 40 cubic foot kiln. Only reached about 1200F at the hottest point. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick White Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I have used big clay flower pots as saggars. The clay saucer that would normally sit under the clay flower pot to catch the overwatering served very nicely as a top to the saggar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I agree with Dick. Flower pots work well. These photos are from my workshop with the Las Cruces Potters Guild 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Make your own saggar out of your reclaim clay -- that way you know what temperature it can reach, and you can make it the right size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I do make my own saggars. Those were used by people in my workshop. The saggars in this photo are mine in my raku kiln. usually people fire saggars in a gas kiln to avoid toxic problems on elements. The tin cans are a tight fit and should alleviate that problem. I'm not sure a dutch oven is air tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrgpots Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 I have a burn barrel where i burn the tumble weed. I think i will try a load in some pots first as shown in Marcia's pics. My daughter is here and wants to do some pit firing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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