Materials: Traditional clay mixture (clay and volcanic ash), Paints (red/white/slips), Smooth stones for polish/buffing, Wooden tools to help with shaping, Sandpaper, Paint brushes.Firing materials: Metal box/crate, Cedar/pine wood for fuel. Technique(s): Clay and volcanic ash are screened, cleaned and mixed for traditional clay. Building process of piece starts with clay it's then shaped through pinching process and wood tools. When dry it's sanded till smooth. Piece is painted with red slip and polished with smooth stones for a high gloss shine. It is finally painted (slips are white/red natural paints) and designed with various traditional markings and geometrical patterns. Last the piece is placed in a metal box/crate with a base of cedar wood under, lined with pinewood in a pit, and lit for a traditional outdoor firing!