Electric Kilns For Ceramics

Author : Harry Fraser
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 9780812217582
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Electric Kiln written by Harry Fraser and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2000-11-17 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete manual on how to install an electric kiln, how to use it properly, and how to maintain and repair it.

Author : Jolanda van de Grint
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764362323
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : James C. Watkins
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781579909529
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Christopher Barnes
Publisher : Mud House
ISBN 13 : 9781838288907
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How To Make & Use Gas Fired Kilns written by Christopher Barnes and published by Mud House. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gas Fired Kilns is for people who want to take their pottery firing to the next level with their own kiln. Whether you have made a kiln before or not, or if you need to learn how to fire an existing kiln, this book will help you reach your objectives. Live flames bring the magic of reduction firing, raku, saggar and soda firing within reach. A clean firing gas kiln is a cost effective alternative to buying an electric kiln, and it has much more to offer the ceramicist. Gas can also be used in urban areas where wood firing is prohibited. With the emphasis on practical innovation and clear explanation, this book gives step by step guidance for making three types of gas fired kiln, including an electric kiln to gas conversion, each with a detailed description of how it is fired. In addition to kiln plans and information on the types of burners to use, there are chapters on how to get the best from your gas firings. Finally there are glaze recipes to try, that exploit the capabilities of live flame firing. The book has numerous technical drawings and photographs to illustrate the kiln builds. With Gas Fired Kilns providing conceptual insight and suggesting practical approaches, the reader will have the confidence to take the next step on their journey into ceramics. Chris Barnes is a selected member of the Craft Potters Association UK and a teacher of pottery to adults and children.

Author : John Britt
Publisher : Lark Ceramics Books
ISBN 13 : 9781454707776
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Mid-range Glazes written by John Britt and published by Lark Ceramics Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Ceramics Monthly, most potters glaze their pieces at mid-range temperatures--and this complete studio guide eliminates the guesswork from the popular process. Along with hundreds of recipes, it explores mixing, application, specific firing and cooling cycles, and much more. See how to boost colors, achieve results that equal high-fire glazing, and stretch your boundaries with new techniques.

Author : Kathleen Standen
Publisher : Herbert Press
ISBN 13 : 9781912217137
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Additions to Clay Bodies written by Kathleen Standen and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clay body additions can introduce remarkable new forms and textures in ceramic work. With an emphasis on creativity and experimentation, ceramicist Kathleen Standen reveals a range of possible effects, and profiles the extraordinary work of contemporary makers using additions in their practice.Beginning with an introduction to collecting local clay and making your own clay bodies, the book moves on to cover the array of additions being used by artists today, from hard materials like stones, glass and rust, to combustible matter and fibre, metals including wire and mesh, and colour in various forms. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with both unique making methods and the beautiful finished works of ceramic artists from around the world.Additions to Clay Bodies is an inspiring introduction to the art of using additions and an essential companion for any artist wishing to expand their practice.

Author : Richard Zakin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788799001125
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electric Kiln Ceramics written by Richard Zakin and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lindsay Oesterritter
Publisher : Quarry Books
ISBN 13 : 0760364885
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Hal Riegger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electric Kiln Ceramics written by Hal Riegger and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Frederick L. Olsen
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 9780812221862
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kiln Book written by Frederick L. Olsen and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kiln Book is the definitive guide to pottery kiln construction. Since this breakthrough book was first published more than thirty years ago, it has shown generations of ceramicists how to build safe, economical, and fully functional kilns that meet their specific creative needs. The revised fourth edition continues to cover all aspects of kiln construction through step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, with new information on alternative fuels and the latest designs. In The Kiln Book, master potter and kiln builder Frederick L. Olsen thoroughly describes fundamental kiln construction methods and design principles in clear, straightforward language. No one has made more custom kilns in more countries than Olsen. His kiln bible explains the inner workings of crossdraft, downdraft, updraft, and multidirectional draft kilns. It discusses the importance of proper masonry work and gives insights into the variety of refractory materials and their applications. The book also offers expert guidance on firing techniques and optimal firing schedules for various kiln styles. In addition to providing building guidance for the three major types of fuel-fired kilns, The Kiln Book includes information on electric kilns and other specialty designs. The practical instructions and illustrations are supplemented with tables, technical specifications, and other practical data. Richly illustrated with color photographs, building plans, and diagrams, The Kiln Book is an essential text for professional potters who want the freedom and control of firing works in their own kiln and for ceramics educators who wish to share the kiln-building experience with their students.