Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku, Saggar, Pit, BarrelCeramicists 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. |
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Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku, Saggar, Pit, Barrel James C. Watkins,Paul Andrew Wandless No preview available - 2004 |
Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku, Saggar, Pit, Barrel James C. Watkins,Paul Andrew Wandless No preview available - 2004 |
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