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'For anyone who has yearned to build their own kiln this is the book for you... Clear step-by-step instructions together with photographs give the builder confidence.' KPA Newsletter (May 2007)
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The purpose of this book is to dispel any concerns that many people have over kiln building and give them the confidence needed to build their own kilns, thus saving money and giving themselves great satisfaction and a better understanding of the workings of a kiln. This book is a comprehensive guide to building kilns. Kiln Construction serves as a guide to kiln-building in a user-friendly way. It offers a thorough grounding in the basics and then examines three kilns in depth - brick by brick. These designs, showing gas, oil and wood-fired kilns, have been thoroughly tried and tested and are in regular use by well-known potters. Each of the kilns has diagrams and photos showing every step along the way. This comprehensive guide to building kilns contains not only information on kiln building including methods, materials, fuels and kiln furniture, but it is also filled with step-by-step illustrations and instructions showing every facet of the building process. It takes you through every stage of kiln construction brick by brick, making kiln building not only possible, but easy for all.
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A simple definition of a pottery kiln is a structure that can retain enough of the heat introduced into it to fire clay. Read the first page
Front Cover | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
A simple definition of a pottery kiln is a structure that can retain enough of the heat introduced into it to fire clay. Read the first page
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I should first point out that the review which complains that the kiln is too big, at 1.7 cubic metres, for the hobby potter is wrong. The book gives descriptions of how to build three kilns. The third has a packing space measuring 68cm x 46cm x 83cm which is around 0.3 cubic metres.
Having read the book cover to cover I would be quite happy to embark on building one of the kilns described. The photos and computer generated images make understanding how the brickwork is laid a doddle. However the ironwork remains a challenge despite there being a parts list. In fact the ironwork looks like the trickiest aspect of building these kilns so it would have been a useful addition to have some diagrams suitable for taking to a fabricator specifying exactly what is needed.
Having read the book cover to cover I would be quite happy to embark on building one of the kilns described. The photos and computer generated images make understanding how the brickwork is laid a doddle. However the ironwork remains a challenge despite there being a parts list. In fact the ironwork looks like the trickiest aspect of building these kilns so it would have been a useful addition to have some diagrams suitable for taking to a fabricator specifying exactly what is needed.
3 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Too big. Too expensive.
That describes the project in this book.
The average "hobby " potter does not require a 1.7 cubic metre kiln ,
probably costing way over 5000 euro's , if not double that.
A guide to build a kiln one fifth the seize of the one in the book
would benefit a lot more people.
That describes the project in this book.
The average "hobby " potter does not require a 1.7 cubic metre kiln ,
probably costing way over 5000 euro's , if not double that.
A guide to build a kiln one fifth the seize of the one in the book
would benefit a lot more people.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Excellent guide
13 July 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having never built a kiln before this book is an invaluable source for how to construct a pottery kiln. The only reason I gave it four rather than five stars is that it is a British book and the metric system and refractories used are based on what is common in England and different to what is commonly available in America but the techniques and methods can be used for American products with success. I am very pleased with the content as there is no other book that is so clear in explaining step by step, brick by brick how to construct a kiln.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
FINALLY!!!! The book I've been searching for
28 Jan 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I think I've bought every book available on kiln construction. They explain the methods of construction, how to lay bricks, show every imaginable kiln design, but nothing concrete. Finally Joe Finch has written THE book!! Complete plans for 3 specific kilns. A gas fired kiln, a combination gas/wood kiln and a wood fired kiln. Plans are specific and clear. Diagrams, materials list, tips and more. Joe is also quick to reply via email to any questions you might have. As soon as the snow melts I am finally going to build the gas/wood fired kiln!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great book - got me up and running at home
18 Feb 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are uncertain about how to go about building your own kiln at home this book will help you out. It was the first of several books that got the ball rolling for me and now I have my own kiln at home.
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