1. Pit firing is an old method of making pottery, it is when a clay piece is essentially "cooked" in a brick oven-type of outdoor kiln using hot flames. (picture below) 2. A foil saggar is a piece of covered aluminum foil used to protect clay pieces during firing and/or add unique patterns after firing. It is a clay bow that prevents any damage or burns to a clay piece. (picture below) 3. A paper saggar is a paper bag/structure that is put around a clay piece, but the paper is covered with strips of clay-soaked (slip) paper, in several layers. (picture below) These techniques are special because the saggars add unique flows of movement to the clay that closely resembles marble. This is a smart way of making a clay piece look fancy, rather than painting it different colors.
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