Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques: RakuJames C. Watkins, Paul Andrew
Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques: RakuJames C. Watkins, Paul Andrew Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. The plans range from an easy,…
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Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques: RakuJames C. Watkins, Paul Andrew
Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. The plans range from an easy, affordable and versatile Raku Kiln to a unique wood-fuelled Downdraft Stovepipe Barrel kiln. 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.
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. These clever devices make it possible to produce rich surface effects from alternative reduction firing techniques.