Finally the pots out of the pit

I wish I knew how to load an album where I want it on my blog...but it kind of took over, and didn't give me instructions.  If you know this trick, could you send me the info, please?  So I don't have to upload all the pics, which takes forever here in blogger land!

So here are most of the pots out of the barrel pit kiln.

As always, when first observed, there are lots of flakes of various fire elements still on the pots.  Above is one of Sarah's pots.

The top of a little carved slab looks pretty dull, and has a piece of framing broken away.  However, on the under side (the top had been placed face down in the sawdust) there's a different view entirely.

What a lot of fun colorations here!

Below are my thrown vase, and a slab constructed vase, (one of two I had pit fired)

My larger slab constructed vase has two holes, as if it were able to be used over a fire by sticking either a stick or ropes through the holes.

Now I just have to clean them up.  My mind says I'd like to rub wax into the clay for a good smooth finish to bring out the colors.

Does anyone know where to obtain bees wax, or another natural (non-petroleum based) wax?

Charles has recommended Tongue Oil...but it doesn't appeal to me by just the sound of it.