Electric Kiln Ceramics: A Guide to Clays and Glazes

$33.34

This guide provides technical instruction on ceramics, clays, and glazes for students pursuing art electives.

Electric Kiln Ceramics: A Guide to Clays and Glazes
Electric Kiln Ceramics: A Guide to Clays and Glazes
$33.34

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Ceramists choosing to work in home studios are praising the safety, convenience, and economical benefits of the electric kiln. Now in its third edition, Electric Kiln Ceramics helps the ceramist create work exclusively intended for firing in the electric kiln. This valuable guide is an exhaustive review of clays, glazes, and techniques designed to benefit the seasoned professional, as well as the less technically educated beginner. 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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  • how to do electric kiln ceramics clays and glazes

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Weight 1.066 lbs
Dimensions 20.3 × 1.9 × 26.7 in

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Electric Kiln Ceramics : A Guide to Clays and Glazes

$27.70

This guide teaches students the art and science of ceramics using an electric kiln.

Electric Kiln Ceramics : A Guide to Clays and Glazes
Electric Kiln Ceramics : A Guide to Clays and Glazes
$27.70

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Get the Best Results From Your Electric Kiln 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 possibly 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 glazy recipes formulated specifically for use in electric kilns Step-by-step photos and directions for several processes, including clay mixing, glazy 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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  • Used Book in Good Condition

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Weight 0.907 lbs
Dimensions 2.5 × 18.4 × 26 in

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