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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 and varied firing techniques. The plans range from an easy, affordable and versatile Raku Kiln to a unique wood-fuelled Downdraft Stovepipe Barrel kiln. 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.
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book offers a multitude of tips, photos and help with saggar, raku, barrel and pit firings. It also has recipes for glazes, terra sigillata and includes advice on burnishing that is more detailed and sophisticated than other books I have encountered.
I found this book so full of well-written advice and easy to follow steps that it has inspired me to try some of them out. Few books have this effect on people so I would recommend it without reservation.
I found this book so full of well-written advice and easy to follow steps that it has inspired me to try some of them out. Few books have this effect on people so I would recommend it without reservation.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book offers the enthusiastic amateur ways of direct involvement in the firing processes using living flame, be it from gas, wood or sawdust. For the experienced ceramist it suggests ways out of established working methods with the chance of finding new and unexpected surfaces and colours by playing with fire. Commonsense precautions are given throughout,
with intriguing examples of work by many ceramists. You will need some sort of yard or garden, this is outdoor stuff!
with intriguing examples of work by many ceramists. You will need some sort of yard or garden, this is outdoor stuff!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In my opinion, you can't really fail with a LARK book. They appear to pick their authors carefully. Wonderful illustrations providing inspiration and concise explanations of procedures. I just can't wait for the better weather (in UK) and getting cracking. Probably more cracking than anything else but this book will hopefully guide me onto a better path. Love the book.
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Very good practical book full of lots of ideas
this is well executed , there are clear understandable colour photographic illustrations taking you through the processes, even to a seasoned ceramic artist or potter there will be... Read more
Published 2 months ago by j
Excellent book
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is very informative and easy to use. There are a lot of helpful pictures and diagrams. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2009 by Carrie-anne Utting
perfect for first time users!!
when i read the instructions and learnt all of the different techniques for my course, i was amazed at the simplicity shown to me in this book. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2007 by mazza
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