Handmade Teapot | Wood-Fired Pottery by Shawn M. GroveWood fired pottery handmade in Lucketts, Virginia by Shawn M. Grove What is wood fired pottery? As the name implies, the fuel source for this type of firing is wood. Temperatures during firing reach a range of 2300 2500F, making the clay strong and watertight. The heat, vapors, and ash from the burning wood add color and texture to both the unglazed (raw) clay body and glazed wares. Results are somewhat unpredictable due to the innumerable variables