I just received three 100 year old Fermenting Crocks. They are 10-1/8" high, 6" in diameter, 1/2" thick sides, and weigh 5 lbs. It does not appear that they have been used in the last 40 years so filthy is an appropriate description.
For those unfamiliar, these crocks are used to pickle vegetables so they must be cleaned, sterilized, and santized.
I'd appreciate suggestions on how to thoroughly clean them.
Given their age, when the clensing process is complete, would it be effective to apply a food grade glaze to the inside and fire them or might that damage them.
It's been 30 years since I worked with pottery. But I was thinking of making one. Is anyone aware of a do-it-yourself pottery shop near Ellicott City, Maryland (Annapolis and D.C. are not near).
Dick