The Complete Potter by
Sawdust firing is a random and unpredictable technique which depends for its color and effect not on glaze, but on a direct relationship between clay and fire. This book demonstrates the work of potters who have developed ways of controlling and exploiting this exciting technique. The attraction of sawdust firing for potters lies in the beautiful effects created on the surface of the clay as a result of the contact between body and smoke. In The Complete Potter: Sawdust Firing, Karin Hessenberg provides a brief introduction to the process, discussing the ways in which the clay and fire interact, and the range of color effects that can be achieved. She further examines various types of sawdust firing through the work of different potters, each of whom describes his or her methods and ideas. Illustrated in full color, this book will provide potters of all abilities with a thorough understanding of the techniques needed to achieve successful results.
Electric Kiln Ceramics by
Beginning with an introduction to electric kilns and the various clays and glazes best suited to their use, the book addresses all aspects of using these kilns, including appropriate ceramic surfaces, imagery creation strategies, loading and firing, and safety practices.-Amazon.
Electric Kiln Pottery by
Understanding the electric kiln -- The electric kiln -- Packing, firing and controlling the kiln -- The clay body -- Pottery production -- Glazes in the electric kiln -- Colour in the pots and glazes -- Making, formulating, correcting and applying the glaze -- Decoration -- Unusual glazes -- Medium temperature stonewares -- Raw glazing -- A touch of genius - potters who fire with electric kiln -- Glaze and slip recipes -- Useful information. Ceramic materials ; Analysis of tree ashes ; Bituminous coal ashes ; Colour in chamber of electric kilns ; Temperature equivalents ; Health and safety ; Electricity.
Wood-Fired Stoneware and Porcelain by Firing is the process of bringing clay and glazes up to a high temperature. The final aim is to heat the object to the point that the clay and glazes are "mature"... - The Spruce Crafts
Search terms associated with methods of Firing: Electric kiln, Gas kiln, Wood burning kiln, Soda firing clay, Raku firing, Saw dust firing, Pit/barrel firing
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