Wood ash is little more than the remaining minerals after burning wood, and fireplace ashes contain calcium and all manner of other things that can be handy around the house, if used properly. That’s way too much for any single-use, so we’ve had to find creative ways to use wood ash, when it would otherwise be a waste product. That means we have around 30-40 gallons of wood ash in the spring. Still, cold Vermont winters mean that we burn roughly 4 cords of hardwood each year, or 6 to 8 cords of softwood which has a lower BTU.Ī cord of hardwood produces roughly 5-8 gallons of wood ash, or about 20 to 25 pounds of ashes per cord. To save on wood (and work), we only heat our house to around 62 degrees day and night. Our homestead is relatively small by modern standards (~1200 sq feet), and the walls are nearly a foot thick and super-insulated. If you’re heating with wood, there’s always plenty of wood ash to go around, and you may find yourself wondering what to do with fireplace ashes. Historically, wood ash was an asset, and there are still plenty of creative ways to use wood ash in your modern home, garden, and even your kitchen! Locally, The Pottery Camp was able to fire this piece.Wood ash from your fireplace, woodstove, or outdoor boiler may seem like a waste product, but there are a surprising number of uses for wood ash. If you don’t have a home kiln, search local firing locations. Use small round brush to paint palm 5 tree fronds onto each trunk.Īpply accents of Kiwi French Dimensions glaze over palm frond leaves.įollowing manufacturer instructions, apply 2-3 coats of Duncan® Pure Brilliance® Clear Glaze.įire on Cone 4. Use edge of clean-up tool to lightly etch random horizontal marks into tree trunks to create bark effect. Mix 2-3 drops of Earthen Moss underglaze with 2-3 drops of Dark Taupe underglaze, add small accents of mixed underglaze to some areas of palm tree trunks. In foreground/front bottom of tray, use small round brush and Earthen Moss underglaze to paint 2 palm tree trunks on left side, one slightly shorter, and one on the right edge, extending trunks over bottom outside edge. Use fingertips to paint entire back side of tray with Bright Caribbean underglaze. Mix 2-3 drops of Green Apple underglaze with 2-3 drops of Bright Caribbean, apply over first coat, from edge of water extending approximately 1/2 way upward. Apply a very light layer over the first layer of the Ginger Sprinkles, creating a sand through the shallow water effect. To create irregularly shaded water effect, use fingertips to apply Bright Carribean underglaze directly to top 2/3 of tray, extending over outside edges of tray. To create a graduated color effect, apply a second coat, beginning slightly below where first coat started. Wipe tray with soft cloth to remove excess powder residue.įor sandy beach, use blunt 1/4 inch shader brush lightly pounce a random application of first layer of Ginger Sprinkles underglaze to bottom third of tray face, extending over outside edges. 3 Fanĭuncan® Discovery - 92384 - BR 521 China Scriptĭuncan® French Dimensions™- 80312 - FD 271 French Kiwiĭuncan® Pure Brilliance® Clear Glaze 4 oz. This tray is perfect for serving up some summer drinks or presenting appitizers for an outdoor gathering with friends and family.ĭuncan® Oh Four® Bisque - 31528 - Modern Large Bathroom Trayĭuncan® - 92425 - BR 599 Introductory Ceramic Brush & Tool Kitĭuncan® Discovery - 92408 - BR 575 No. With some simple painting techniques, you can master the skills needed to create this fun summer project. Serve up a platter of summer anytime with this Painted Palm Tree Tray from Cindi Bisson.
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