Electric Kiln Ceramics

Ceramic artists who decide to work in home studios praise the convenience and economical benefits of the electric kiln. Now in its third edition, Electric Kiln Ceramics helps potters and artists create work exclusively intended for firing in the electric kiln. This valuable resource is an exhaustive review of techniques, clays, and glazes designed to benefit the ceramic artists at any skill level.

Renowned ceramist and respected author, Richard Zakin provides information on kiln construction, routine maintenance, loading and firing, the influence of firing temperatures and the application of oxidation surfaces. State-of-the-art health and safety concerns are also addressed, including the kiln atmosphere and the strengths and weaknesses of the oxidation atmosphere. Recipes for commercial and homemade clays and glazes guarantee successful results.

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