Steps in the Hagi Ware Process
The Hagi Ware is a type of Japanese pottery which is a glazed, high-fired stoneware; a style especially famous for its milky, white-glazed teaware. Here is steps in the Hagi Ware process.
1. Wedging
Wedging is the process of mixing the clay by machine. The purpose is to thoroughly homogenize the clay and to remove all air bubbles.
2. Forming
After the clay is throughly wedged, it's formed by a pottery wheel, machine and hand.
3. Engobe
The pieces are added beautiful textures to the work by using the different colored clays.
4. Drying
The pieces are carefully placed on the shelves. The drying process begins until the it's completely dry. Drying time depends on humidity, season and the thickness of the clay.
5. Bisque Firing
After the work has dried load it into the kiln. The firing is to approximately 1500 degrees F for 10 hours.
6. Glazing
The glaze is applied to the work.
7. Accumulation
The Glazed works accumulate to fill a kiln.
8. Glaze Firing
The firing is to approximately 2200 degrees F for 12 hours in the Gas Fired Kiln.
9. Water Repellent Finish
After the firing, the Water Repellent Finish is applied to the work. This extra process is the important to improve for long-lasting.
10. Quality Inspection
Eliminates the defective products and carefully packed into the box.