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About the sweet potato ocarina?
I've been contemplating stoneware and clay crafting. Does anyone have any tips on starting with an ocarina?
Another question... How long would I have to fire ceramic clay for?
Hmm... well, i see how inexperience alone could be a major factor in the outcome of the ocarina itself. However, I have been studying online on greenverdugo.com, and I've been buying books and videos... I have the patience of a cat. Plus, I won't have to worry about firing becaus ethere's this place called Color Me Mine, and they said they could use their kilns to fire my stuff for a fee (about $20). Eventually I'll be able to make my own woodfiring kiln out of bricks in my back yard, learn temperatures by buying an automatic kiln, or just play it as unfired (although that wouldn't be the best of ideas, it might crumble).
Awesome. I'll take that into onsideration and begin practicing for the next 6 months and attempt to make 30 or 40 statuettes of various sizes. Thanks!
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- LinkLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
If you're just starting out with clay crafting, a musical instrument may not be the easiest thing to begin with. If the holes aren't spaced right or of the right size, the instrument may not sound as it should. Also, it might sound weird if the clay is fired for too long or not long enough. It also might not work if some parts of the instrument wall are thicker than they should be. I would imagine that firing time depends upon the temperature of the fire and the shape of the object being fired. I would suggest starting off with simpler clay objects so that you don't get frustrated and quit. Simpler objects will also give you some valuable practice and allow you to experiment with temperatures and firing times.
