Download or read book Alternative Kilns Firing Techniques written by James C. Watkins and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrating four different clay-firing techniques, this book illustrates the diverse results that each can produce.
Download or read book Barrel Pit and Saggar Firing written by Sumi Von Dassow and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new handbook reflects the growing interest in pit firing and related techniques. The articles included here were carefully selected to illustrate the wide range of approaches to barrel, pit and saggar firing. Works ranging from wheel-thrown and coil-built pots to complex sculptures are tied together by a similarity in the firing process. Standard versions of these firing techniques as well as innovative variations are discussed. The editors of The American Ceramic Society, Ceramics Monthly magazine, and of this book, are sure that artists, teachers, students, and collectors alike will find value in these pages. Whether the book is used by ceramic artists and students as inspiration for new work, or by teachers as a source of ideas for projects or workshops, or by pottery aficionados as a stepping stone to greater understanding of the art, we hope it brings enjoyment to all who read it.
Download or read book Pit Firing Ceramics written by Dawn Whitehand and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... Included is a historical chapter, a how-to chapter, and a series of artist profiles that showcase pit fired ceramics of contemporary practitioners."--Page 2 of cover.
Download or read book Raku Pit Barrel written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2007 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Low firing and Burnishing written by Sumi von Dassow and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-10-16 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers techniques of firing and finishing at low temperature without using glazes. Many ancient cultures and contemporary potters use methods of low firing, adding slips and burnishing pieces to create a more natural finish. The advantages are that it can be done without a kiln using old dustbins, pits dug out of the earth, or bonfires, meaning that providing you have outdoor space, it can be done on a low budget. This book is a step-by-step practical approach and beginner's guide, which focuses on how to do low firing and natural finishes, with many illustrations of beautiful work by contemporary makers. Chapters include burnishing, terra sigillata, smoke-firing, pit-firing, saggar firing and raku techniques.
Download or read book Mastering Kilns and Firing written by Lindsay Oesterritter and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Saggar Firing in an Electric Kiln written by Jolanda van de Grint and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-28 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you enjoy the adventure of alternative firing but have only an electric kiln, this is the guide for you. Learn how to use an electric kiln to attain the natural earthy colors and spontaneous patterns of alternative firing methods. Step-by-step instructions together with nearly 200 photos show how to get good results with saggar firing in an electric kiln, without damaging your kiln. Understand every aspect, from making the saggar and understanding your work's requirements to using terra sigillata, firing the kiln, and more. Along with clearly supplying the exact parameters you need to succeed, the guidance here also allows you the space to experiment and use your own creativity. This resource helps you extend your work with the colors and freedom of alternative firing.
Download or read book Mastering Raku written by Steven Branfman and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers such topics as the history and philosophy of raku, types of clay, forming techniques, firing, glazes and decoration. Types of kilns and kiln construction are also fully explained and the book includes a gallery of works from around the world along with updated clay and glaze recipes.
Download or read book Raku Firing written by Bill Jones and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced techniques in raku firing; covers production, kiln construction, glaze formulation, tools and more.
Download or read book Smoke Firing written by Jane Perryman and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2008-02-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handsomely illustrated survey of contemporary international artists and their approaches to smoke-fired pottery is an inspirational resource for ceramics devotees, from seasoned practitioners to curious collectors.
Download or read book Resist and Masking Techniques written by Peter Beard and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1996-10-29 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well illustrated, clearly explained guide to using a wide variety of materials as masks and resists to achieve unusual finishes on clay.
Download or read book Wood fired Ceramics written by Coll Minogue and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2000-03-08 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the development of the main types of wood-fired kilns used by today's potters.
Download or read book Sawdust Firing written by Helen Weller and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Naked Raku and Related Bare Clay Techniques written by Eduardo Lazo and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together a variety of approaches, interpretations, expressions, and technical prowess. It is the first and a long time coming effort to bring the practice of naked raku into a single reference manual by which the reader can observe, attempt, experiment, and practice with confidence
Download or read book How to Make Primitive Pottery written by Evard H. Gibby and published by . This book was released on 1993-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 500 Raku written by Ray Hemachandra and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raku is an ancient ceramics technique enjoying a modern-day renaissance. This groundbreaking new entry in the highly successful 500 series demonstrates the vitality and invention of today's raku ceramics. Objects including cups, plates, bowls, vases, and statuary contribute to this international gallery of work juried by Jim Romberg, one of the leading practitioners and teachers of raku in the world."
Download or read book The Ceramic Glaze Handbook written by Mark Burleson and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No pot is left unturned, as the author features elegant examples of major glaze techniques.” —Booklist. “This well-illustrated handbook...covers glaze chemistry, application techniques, firing, and problem solving. Color photographs comparing fired samples are particularly good. Useful for studio potters and hobbyists.”—Library Journal.
