Art of Firing
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (811 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1889250112 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
90 pages of fact-filled information on the firing process-oxidation, reduction, fuel and efficiency. Bonus: Includes complete plans for building the Minnesota Flat-top.. A new studio manual for the operation and maintenance of fuel-fired kilns. Questions are answered on burners, stalling, stacking and sources
"Excellent!" according to GM. This book gives a lot of technical data about firing, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Specifically, I wanted to learn about a venturi stack, and the explanation was great. For anyone who wants to build a kiln, or for kiln owners who want to diagnose problems, this book is for you.Electric kiln users need not apply.. Mary L. said A classic. Great book with loads of information most helpful! Lots of diagrams and measurements that give a far more accurate picture of kilns and firing than most books out there, and a good resources list at the back.. Excellent text on kilns and firing! The Art of Firing explores building and firing a fuel kiln from top to bottom. This is a book that I would not ever be without! *Expansive diagrams of kiln designs *Comprehensive explanations of construction, draft, burners, and more *Sections on wood firing, salt glazing and refractory materialsFiring a gas or wood kiln can be like a dance, causing you to stretch more than you intended sometimes, and often leaving yo