Guild members, Ginny, Jackie and Kate injecting salt burritos in the vapor kiln last April

On September 6 – less than 2 weeks from now, the guild is holding a group vapor firing for any members who want to learn about the process and participate.  Currently, only about 5-6 people use the vapor kiln at the guild.  I love the look of salt glazed pottery, and in fact, it’s mostly what I buy when I buy pottery for myself because it’s not something I make myself.  I need to get a few small pots ready between now and then so that I can get in on the action and  even think I still have a bit of cone 10 porcelain left in the studio to do so.  I don’t really know a whole lot about atmospheric firing because I fire in an electric kiln at home for convenience.  I borrowed the book below from the guild to read up on the process and philosophy before firing day.  I used to interchange soda and salt for this type of firing, but now know there’s a difference.  I’ll have to see what method the kiln director plans to use.