The way I created this pie baker was I got a huge plastic plate/bowl and lined it with paper towels. Then I rolled stoneware clay balls and pressed them tightly together. Next, I smoothed the inside, but left the outside so the circles could show. I set it aside, very slowly allowing it to dry under plastic.
I had to figure out how to bisque it enough to where it would be nice and strong but not so that the clay completely matured. I wanted it porous. After checking out the ceramic store I decided to take this cone 6 stoneware clay and slowly fire it to cone 02.
My next step was to sand and sand it, and by sanding it, I could tell that indeed, it was much more sturdy than a cone 06 bisque-fire. I soaked it in water, washed it again (no soap) with baking soda, then allowed it to dry. The next day I baked this wonderful pie. Oh, the crust has never been so flaky and perfect. Mmmmm .... The pie plate is 12 inches wide and 3 inches deep.
2 comments: