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How to Build and Maintain a Good Wood Fire for Pottery Kilns
1. Choosing the Right Wood Well-seasoned, dry wood (moisture content below 15%) burns hotter and produces less smoke. Hardwoods (acacia, eucalyptus, cashew, teak) burn longer and produce steady heat with minimal ash. Softwoods (pine, poplar) ignite quickly with strong flames but lose heat faster. Avoid rotten or damp wood with bark intact — it creates…
Ways For Drying Clay
1. Preparation Before Drying Ensure even wall thickness: When shaping pots (either by mold or hand), make sure the walls and base are similar in thickness so they dry evenly. Remove excess surface water: After demolding, use a sponge or trimming knife to smooth edges and allow moisture to escape evenly. Place pots on ventilated…
The Art of Mold Making and Ceramic Shaping
The Art of Mold Making and Ceramic Shaping At the heart of every ceramic pot is the silent artistry of mold making — a craft that shapes not just clay, but also imagination. At Sapphire, we create each mold by hand or precision cast, depending on the design. For complex forms or large planters, we…
How We Mix and Glaze Our Ceramic Pots
How We Mix and Glaze Our Ceramic PotsAt Sapphire, glazing is both a science and an art — the final touch that gives each pot its soul. We begin by carefully mixing the glaze from natural minerals and oxides. Each recipe is unique, depending on the desired color and finish — from earthy matte tones…
The Story of Our Handcrafted Saucer
The Story of Our Handcrafted Saucer Have you ever thought that even the simplest thing – like a saucer under a flower pot – could tell a story? At Sapphire Home & Garden Vietnam, every ceramic saucer is not just a piece of clay. It begins its journey in a small village where skilled artisans…
The Timeless Craft of Pottery in Binh Duong, Vietnam
In the heart of southern Vietnam, where red earth meets skilled hands, lies a place where clay is more than just soil — it is a legacy. Binh Duong, long known as the cradle of Vietnamese ceramics, has nurtured generations of artisans who breathe life into the earth. Here, making a ceramic pot is not…
🔥 The Soul of the Fire: Wood-Fired Kilns in Vietnamese Pottery
In a world of machines and automation, there’s still a place where fire is tamed by hand, not buttons. Deep in the traditional pottery villages of Vietnam, especially in Binh Duong, the wood-fired kiln remains the heart of ceramic life. Massive, timeworn, and soot-darkened, these kilns are not just tools – they are storytellers. Fueled…
The True Value of a Ceramic Pot Lies in Human Labor
A ceramic pot may look simple at first glance — just clay, shaped and fired. But look closer, and you’ll see more than a product. You’ll see hands — calloused, steady, and experienced — molding the earth with quiet focus. You’ll see sweat glistening under the sun as artisans knead the clay, turn the wheel,…
The Timeless Appeal of Ceramics: From Ancient Tradition to Modern Decor
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