Fred Herbst: Anagama Glass Blowing

Fred Herbst teaches ceramic art at Corning Community College in Corning NY. Corning is famous for glass and it didn't take long before glass blowers decided to try out glass blowing during an anagama firing. Just as anagama potters strive to recreate an ancient pottery technique, glass is apparently also affected by a woodfire environment. Aside from wild experiments, Fred has been observing and noting the differences caused by varying kiln atmospheres on pottery. He describes his experiences with reduction cooling versus normal cooling.