Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques Raku, Saggar, Pit, Barrel |
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Author:
| Watkins, James C. Wandless, Paul Andrew |
Series title: | A Lark Ceramics Book Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-57990-455-5 |
Publication Date: | May 2004 |
Publisher: | Lark Books
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. Authors James Watkins and Paul Wandless, along with a group of distinguished artisans, demonstrate in detail how to build low-cost, low-tech, yet high-quality kilns. These clever devices make it possible to produce rich surface effects from alternative reduction firing techniques. In addition to showing the basic procedures for using each kiln, easy-to-follow directions for many fast-fire...
More DescriptionCeramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. Authors James Watkins and Paul Wandless, along with a group of distinguished artisans, demonstrate in detail how to build low-cost, low-tech, yet high-quality kilns. These clever devices make it possible to produce rich surface effects from alternative reduction firing techniques. In addition to showing the basic procedures for using each kiln, easy-to-follow directions for many fast-fire methods unfold in color photographs: you’ll see how to achieve terra sigillata surfaces with direct chemical application, and how to do traditional crackle-glaze raku and smoke finishes.