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How to Collect Salt Glaze Pottery

Salt glazing is an ancient process for tempering pottery. Dried pots are loaded into large kilns and slowly heated to 2300 degrees Fahrenheit and then coated in salt. When exposed to this extreme temperature, the salt immediately explodes and vaporizes. The vapor combines with the clay to form a unique, beautiful and durable glazed pottery that is fun to collect and display.

Instructions

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  Buy a good guide to salt glaze pottery or borrow one from your local library. You need to know what you are looking for before you begin collecting.
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  Decide specifically what you want to collect. You may choose to collect a certain color of salt glaze pottery or the works of a specific potter or kiln. You may also choose to collect every piece of salt glaze you can get your hands on, although this may entail adding on to your house to make enough space for your collection.
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  Visit antique shops, flea markets, estate sales and garage sales. Salt glaze pottery has been made since the 15th century, so there is a lot out there.
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  Bid online. Set your budget and enjoy the action.
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  Shop online. Searching for "salt glaze pottery" on the Internet will lead you to many online stores that offer a wide variety of pottery. Make sure you read the descriptions carefully before finalizing your purchase.

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