Oxidation is a firing process that includes the introduction of oxygen into the atmosphere of a very controlled environment. The use of an electrical kiln is the most typical firing device. This technique lends brighter and richer colors to the fired pieces.

Raku is a firing process based on a 16th century Japanese firing technique. This process was used specifically for the Japanese tea ceremony.

During the Raku process the pieces are first bisque fired, glazed and then put into a gas fired kiln and heated to approximately 1900 degrees. When the glaze is molten and the surface shiny, the hot pieces are removed immediately and placed into a container with various combustible materials. The container is sealed and allowed to smoke, in which the oxygen is removed and the pieces absorb the carbon while they cool. This environment allows serendipitous glaze effects, as well as unglazed portions to permanently turn black.

With the Sagger Firing process, the pieces are first bisque fired, left unglazed and placed inside of a container, which is called a Sagger. Various combustible organic materials, minerals and oxides are packed around the piece, then the container is sealed. The Sagger container is placed inside of a gas fired kiln and heated slowly to approximately 1200 degrees over a 4 to 6 hour period of time. The Sagger is removed from the kiln and the piece is pulled out of the container to cool rapidly.

The color surface is achieved by the slow and intense heating with the combustible materials. The effects are random and can range in various colors of blacks, whites, bright reds, blues and oranges. This process is unique due to its surprising and seemingly spontaneous effects.

Pit-firing is based on a Native American tradition of firing. The piece is placed into a pit that is hand-dug in the earth and layered until completely covered with soft and hard woods. The top layer is lit on fire and wood is added until at least an inch of red-hot coals is achieved. The top is then covered and allowed to smolder until cool for at least 24 hours.

Colors can range from jet black to black with hints of white and red. The firing technique is best used to achieve the look of Navaho black ware.

Unglazed pieces are heated in a gas kiln to approximately 1200 degrees and removed immediately. As the piece begins to cool, horse hair is applied to the top of the surface. The hair vaporizes instantaneously, leaving behind permanent black carbon lines.