Saggar Saggar A saggar is a type of kiln furniture. It is a ceramic boxlike container used in the firing of pottery to enclose or protect ware being fired inside a kiln. Traditionally, saggars were made primarily from fireclay. Saggars have been used to protect, or safeguard, ware from open flame, smoke, gases and kiln debris: the name may be a contraction of the word "safeguard". Their use is widespread, including in China, Korea, Japan and the United Kingdom. Saggars are still used in the production of ceramics to shield ware from the direct contact of flames and from damage by
Craft&design fairs. The main editorial and features are about artists, designers and makers of contemporary craftwork; with information provided through interviews with makers, and business tips and advice coming from folk who work within the British craft industry. Published bi-monthly, 6 times a year, "craft&design" is a privately owned UK magazine which covers all aspects of British crafts and the various craft disciplines. The magazine became an online magazine following the publication of the last print issue, March-April 2017. Craft&design craft&design was a magazine about crafts in the UK. The magazine was originally published as "Craftsman Magazine" from its launch in