Just got some GREAT burnished pots out of the kiln. Burnishing is an old method of finishing a pot, and is a soothing way to 'get in touch' with the clay.
Burnished pots are not glazed. The clay is rubbed to a gloss with an object (such as a smooth stone, or a spoon) and fired to a low cone that keeps the gloss brilliant.
Burnished pots FEEL wonderful...smooth and warm.
