This useful handbook guides beginning and intermediate potters through each stage of raku, from its origin and history to clays and glazes, instructions on firing, combustion and post firing methods. Dozens of recipes for clays and glazes, as well as recommendations for using commercial products. Detailed information is provided for building or buying raku kilns, with troubleshooting guidelines for firing and kiln design issues.
Author Steven Branfman has expanded and updated his original edition, including more information on slip resist/naked raku, raku saggar, fuming, vapor glazing, and other related techniques, and many more photos.
• Complete instructions for successful raku pottery
• Expanded color photo section
• Dozens of clay body and glaze recipes plus
recommendations for commercial products
Softcover • 8 1/4 x 10 7/8
176 pages • 32-page color section
$29.95
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This updated third edition is the definitive guide on kiln design and construction for artisans and artists worldwide.
Author Frederick Olsen draws on 40+ years of experience to offer complete plans and instructions for building kilns of all sizes and purposes.
Includes principles for the design of highly efficient kilns, newly available refractory materials, building methods, flue types and construction, curved and common walls, bricklaying courses and arches. Updates include construction techniques, new kiln design, as well as new safety equipment.
• Hundreds of photos and illustrations detail design and construction of all types of kilns
• Advice on building materials and methods
• Indispensible information for all ceramists
Hardcover •8 1/2 x 11/8
320 Pages
600 B&W photos & illustrations
40 color photos
$44.95
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