Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Building the Firepot

Today was a large step towards my personal requirement of building and working my own forge. One of the last materials I needed was clay and was told to try the Parkland Pottery Guild. After inquiring with the members I was given a large bag of recycled clay. The only charge was to tell a friend about the guild,  but informed them that I would be telling my crafty mother. They were thrilled.

I've made two forges before but over the winter my air supply, a cheap hair dryer, shorted out.I tried to salvage it but I think I'll need to invest in something a bit better suited. I used the clay to create a better shape to the firepot, the place where the smith creates a fireball. I'll be firing it tomorrow providing the clay has dried properly. 

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