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Benedict Brierley

Firing Kilns

Benedict Brierley

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English
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
28 August 2014
Ceramics: artworks; Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts
Series: New Ceramics
The range of extraordinary effects that can be achieved in a kiln is infinite. However, the technical requirements of different firing processes and equipment can often seem intimidating, particularly for those new to ceramics, and this can limit artists' confidence to explore and experiment.

In Firing Kilns,

wood-fire potter Benedict Brierley demystifies the firing process, explaining key methods and effects in simple, straightforward language. Beginning with the basic principles, including heatwork, firing schedules and cones, the book goes on to cover the various types of kilns and kiln packing, oxidation and reduction firing, and then special firing methods such as salt, soda, wood, pit, smoke and raku. Finally, it covers common firing faults and how these can be avoided to achieve consistent, successful results.

Firing Kilns is a comprehensive handbook for anyone new to firing their work or for established ceramicists wishing to experiment with different firing effects.
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Imprint:   Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 246mm,  Width: 189mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   477g
ISBN:   9781408185247
ISBN 10:   1408185245
Series:   New Ceramics
Pages:   128
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction Chapter 1: Firing principles Chapter 2: Kiln Types Chapter 3: Firing in Oxidation Chapter 4: Firing in Reduction Chapter 5: Decorative Firing Effects Chapter 6: Firing Faults and Remedies Conclusion Glossary Further Reading Suppliers List

Benedict Brierley is a professional member of the Craft Potters Association. He is an expert in wood firing and has published articles in industry magazines including Ceramic Review, Ceramics Technical and The Log Book. He has worked as a tutor in Ceramics at Loughborough University School of the Arts for the last 17 years.

Reviews for Firing Kilns

It is a vastly informative and cogently presented handbook for taking your already made clay objects and, by the firing process, transforming them under intense heat into ceramics...with drop-dead gorgeous illustrations... This book is...intended for more extensive crafts collections. -- Brad Hooper Booklist Online


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