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Mastering Kilns and Firing: Raku, Pit and Barrel, Wood Firing, and More (Mastering Ceramics)

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Format: Hardcover, Illustrated


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Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the flashes of salt firing, and the rustic look of ash rivulets. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a crash course in the most accessible methods of alternative firing. Raku firing requires minimal equipment and can easily be fueled with a standard propane tank. Likewise, pit and barrel firing do not require much in the way of initial investment. Yet all these techniques provide an immediate glimpse into the magic of firing. Bright reds and blues, dramatic black and white crackle, even metallic luster are instantly possible. For more experienced potters and studios looking to offer more, Oesterritter also explores wood-fired kilns. Drawing on years of experience and extensive interviews with fellow wood-fire potters, there is no comparable resource on the market. Features on top potters working today get to the heart of specialty techniques and asides show firing variations and traditional kilns in different cultures around the world. A gallery of showstopping work from a diverse group of artists round out the package and inspire you to get started. The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today’s top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Mastering Hand Building and Mastering the Potter's Wheel. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books; Illustrated edition (October 22, 2019)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760364885


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 88


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.7 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.45 x 0.85 x 10.35 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #314,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #30 in Masonry Home Improvement (Books) #67 in Ceramic Art #90 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books)


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  • Informative and full of good knowledge
Lots of information on kilns, some glazes, but the lions share of it is about the firing and the kilns in question. An awesome resource and supplement to our growing library on kilns and kiln making. Highly recommend for those just starting out in ceramics, and for those who have some mid level experience with it. Lots of photos, but the knowledge is invaluable. The kind of book that will come in handy should this craft be lost to future generations. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023 by Thomas A.

  • Excellent resource
I'm planning to build a wood fired kiln and this beautiful book is proving to be an excellent resource. I've always been a participant in wood firings, so all the details from wadding to cone packs to clay and glaze considerations are super useful in guiding me to firing on my own. This will no doubt become dogeared with use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022 by k n d

  • Excellent book on alternative firing methods!
I purchased the book because I have always been curious about firing methods beyond the basic electric firing. She gives a great overview of the various alternative firing methods, then she went into more details on each one. Her book makes these previously exciting but also intimidating firing methods approachable. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020 by RL

  • Great
Informative
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023 by Chris

  • It answered my Raku question
I needed information on how to build a small Raku kiln (step by step with plans). This book had exactly what I needed. The other information on wood, pit and barrel firing look solid, but I don't fire using wood. so I didn't read it those sections that closely.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020 by Feat of Clay

  • Excellent
Beautiful photos. Down to earth but thorough and expert writing. A great reference for the potter or the collector.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019 by Megan

  • Excellent resource!
Well written, with very helpful personal insight into several firing methods. Beautiful photos, as well!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020 by Jeannine Herbert

  • A Great Resource
The author has put together a valuable reference.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019 by james Convery

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