Watkins, James C., 1951-
New York : Lark Books, 2006, c2004.
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- Includes index.
- Ceramic artists share their fast-firing methods and directions for building simple kilns. This book illustrates the full scope of the ceramic process and the diverse results that can be achieved.–[book cover]
- Out of the kiln, into the fire — A fellowship in clay — Raku — Origins and modern practice — Building a raku kiln — Basic raku firing — Alternative raku reduction techniques — Amber-tinted ferric chloride reduction — High-contrast horsehair reduction — Rust-red reduction — Terra sigillata reduction — Gunmetal black reduction — Copper matte-alcohol reduction — Iridescent luster fuming — Low-fire salt fuming — Saggar — Silver-black terra sigillata with masked resist — Multi-colored surfaces — Aluminum foil saggar — Iridescent luster fuming in a clay saggar — Pit — Barrel — Terra sigillata and barrel firing — Downdraft stovepipe barrel kiln — Gallery — Glazes, slips, and colorants — Orton cone chart.
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