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Electric Kiln Ceramics: A Guide to Clays and Glazes
Manufacturer: American Ceramic Society
Axner Number: A996930
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs., 5.28000 oz.
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by Richard Zakin
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: American Ceramic Society; Third Edition (2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0-87349-604-3
Dimensions: 10.9" x 8.2" x 0.75"
Shipping Weight: 2.33 lbs.
Electric kilns offer the ceramist safety, convenience, and reliability and have
gained tremendous popularity among a wide range of ceramists.
In this third edition of Electric Kiln Ceramics, noted ceramist and teacher
Richard Zakin provides information to help you make the best possible use of your
electric kiln.
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.
- Dozens of clay body and glaze recipes formulated specifically for use in
electric kilns
- Step-by-step photos and directions for several processes, including clay
mixing, glaze testing, sprigging, and stamping
- Extensive information on the structure of the electric kiln, how to maintain
it, and how to purchase the kiln that's right for you
- Essays and interviews with noted ceramists who fire in electric kilns
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A must-have reference for any serious potter, The Electric Kiln is a complete manual on how to install an electric kiln, how to use it properly, and how to maintain and repair it.
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Electric Kiln Ceramics demonstrates that, despite professional bias in favor of gas or fuel-fired kilns, electric-kiln firing can produce real—and very beautiful—ceramics.
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If you have felt the need for a personalized kiln made to your particular requirements and specifications but thought that the job of designing and building for yourself was too difficult, then you will appreciate these clear, concise directions.
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