Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel by James C.

Description: Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques by James C. Watkins, Paul Andrew Wandless Demonstrates in detail how to build low-cost, low-tech, yet high-quality kilns and varied firing techniques. This work includes plans ranging from an easy, affordable and versatile Raku Kiln to a unique wood-fuelled Downdraft Stovepipe Barrel kiln. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. The plans range from an easy, affordable, and versatile Raku Kiln to a unique wood-fueled Downdraft Stovepipe Barrel one. 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: Youll see how to achieve terra sigillata surfaces with direct chemical application, and how to do traditional crackle-glaze raku and smoke finishes. Notes Raku, saggar, pit and barrel types. Long Description 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. The plans range from an easy, affordable, and versatile Raku Kiln to a unique wood-fueled Downdraft Stovepipe Barrel one. 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: Youll see how to achieve terra sigillata surfaces with direct chemical application, and how to do traditional crackle-glaze raku and smoke finishes. Details ISBN1579909523 Author Paul Andrew Wandless Short Title ALTERNATIVE KILNS & FIRING TEC Language English ISBN-10 1579909523 ISBN-13 9781579909529 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 738.136 Year 2006 Imprint Lark Books,U.S. Place of Publication Asheville Country of Publication United States Birth 1951 Edition New edition Subtitle Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel DOI 10.1604/9781579909529 UK Release Date 2006-09-28 NZ Release Date 2006-09-28 US Release Date 2006-09-28 Pages 128 Publisher Lark Books,U.S. Series A Lark Ceramics Book Publication Date 2006-09-28 Illustrations all in color Audience General AU Release Date 2006-09-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168808722;

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