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5.0 out of 5 stars
Well-illustrated book describing a variety of techniques associated with sawdust-firing, 17 Nov 2007
This review is from: Sawdust Firing (Complete Potter) (Hardcover)
A lovely, easy-to-read book which describes, in a useful and practical way, many different potters' approaches to sawdust-firing. The variety of materials which can be used for combustion are revealed. Treatments such as resist techniques for special effects are covered as are related firing techniques such as saggar firing. It contains beautiful photographic examples of finished work. The book also has a useful section on tips for success and helpful illustrations of the profiles of various types of kilns, the illustration of the author's own one which I have used recently to build my own simple sawdust kiln. An excellent, comprehensive book useful for anyone wishing to carry out a sawdust-firing.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Unglazed pottery made accessible, 31 May 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sawdust Firing (Complete Potter) (Hardcover)
This text is a great reference for the potter beginning to work with unglazed firing techinques, and for the experienced potter seeking new ideas. There are slip recipes, definition explanations, and interviews with contemporary working artists. Beautiful photos intersperrsed throughout the text, both color and black and white, illustrate a number of technique results. A variety of kiln assemblies are described, including pit fire kilns and above ground models. Sawdust Firing is an interesting, easy read packed with information and a number of artist's personal preferences regarding their techniques. I highly recommend it to any individual curious about the art - this book makes unglazed firing very accessible, even to beginners.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
More How-Do Than How-To, 28 May 2001
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sawdust Firing (Complete Potter) (Hardcover)
"Sawdust Firing," through interviews with potters, sets forth how those potters do, rather than stepping through how-to's. This is NOT a book for beginners, except to give a taste of the medium. Brilliant photos of potters' works, 'though mostly UK potters and the editor's own, with a spattering from other countries. The vocabulary is distinctly UK-based, with some terms explained in the glossary. For a US reader, "ceramic fibre" may not instantly translate to "fiberglass," and "bin" to "garbage can." Having said all this, the book is worth the money just for the glimpses of Duncan Ross' work.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring, 29 Dec 2002
By "lazycreek2" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sawdust Firing (Complete Potter) (Hardcover)
This is one of my favorite books. It is not for a beginner. I do a lot of sawdust firing and find this book so inspiring and helpful. If you have some instruction on this firing technique and have an understanding of different clay bodies, this book will enable you to continue to experimenting and improving your results.
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