Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel (A Lark Ceramics Book)

By James C. Watkins and Paul Andrew Wandless

Book Overview

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 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579904556
• ISBN13: 9781579904555
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Lark Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.3" x 0.8" x 9.0"