Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics

by Masakazu Kusakabe, Marc Lancet

Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: American Ceramic Society (2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0-87349-742-2
Dimensions: 10.8" x 8.2" x 0.8"
Shipping Weight: 2.61 lbs.

Discover the traditions, techniques and technology behind the age-old Japanese art of wood-fired ceramics. Shrouded in mystery for centuries, especially in the Western world, the artistry behind Japanese-style wood firing comes into the light in Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics. Authors Masakuzu Kusakabe and Marc Lancet share everything you need to know to begin or improve as a wood-fire artist or connoisseur in this comprehensive reference to firing effects and techniques, surface development and kiln building. Features include:

• Step-by-step instructions to build two proven wood-fire kilns: the Dancing Fire Wood Kiln and the Sasukenei Smokeless Kiln
• The first comprehensive English-language guide to yohen, the Japanese classification of wood-firing effects, colors and surfaces
• Tried-and-true recipes for a variety of wood-fire glazes
• A comprehensive guide through all six stages of the wood-firing process
• Japanese insights into rarely discussed techniques and practices of wood-fired ceramics
• More that 700 illustrations and full-color photographs