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March 10, 2010
The Sasukenei Smokeless Kiln: A Wood Kiln that Produces Little Smoke and Great Results
What if you could get the results of firing in a traditional anagama kiln in a quick-firing, compact kiln that produces very little smoke? In today's post, an excerpt from Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics, Masakazu Kusakabe and Mark Lancet explain the concept behind the Sasukenei Smokeless Kiln. Plus, we've thrown in a couple diagrams in case you'd like to build your own.January 13, 2010
The Glassagama: Ceramic and Glass Artists Work Together to Conserve Resources
In today's post, an excerpt from the March 2010 issue of Ceramics Monthly, which focuses on sustainability in the studio, Fred Herbst explains the design, construction, and results of the "glassagama," a hybrid glass/ceramic anagama kiln.September 14, 2009
Today's post is an excerpt from our new free download, Wood Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips, in which Nesrin During shows us how to combine wood firing and raku firing. As you'll see, wood firing isn't just about high firing. You can build a simple raku kiln and fire your work with wood to get stunning results.August 17, 2009
In today's post, I am presenting an excerpt from our newest free download, Electric Kiln Firing Techniques and Tips: Inspiration, Instruction and Glaze Recipes for Electric Ceramic Kilns, which explains how Satori Yamaoka combines both oxidation and slight reduction to create amazing oil-spot surfaces in his innovative electric and propane kiln.June 5, 2009
Kiln Building Video: From the Ground Up - Laying the Foundation for Building a Ceramic Kiln
In today's clip, an excerpt from the full-length DVD Building Your Own Potter's Kiln, Graham Sheehan demonstrates how to lay down the proper footprint for a gas kiln and explains how important these first steps are for ensuring a well-functioning, efficient kiln.June 1, 2009
Ceramic artist Clay Cunningham shares his process for building an anagama kiln at the high school where he teaches ceramics.May 4, 2009
An Experienced Wood Firer Shares Kiln Plans for a Small Instructional Wood Kiln
In this post, experienced wood firing potter John Thies tells us about an instructional wood kiln he designed and shares his kiln plans. Plus, one of John's students shares her experience using the kiln.January 7, 2009
On Monday, Bruce Bowers explained his process for converting an old electric kiln into a gas and wood-fire kiln. Today, as promised, Bruce goes into detail about the firing schedule he uses with this kiln. Plus he explains how he gets excellent results by adding soda and salt into the mix.January 5, 2009
After moving from a rural to an urban area, potter Bruce Bowers realized that, in order to continue to feed his passion for wood firing, he would have to get creative. And get creative, he did. With the cooperation of the studio where he was teaching at the time, Bruce converted an old electric kiln into a propane-fueled wood-burning kiln, with great results. Today, Bruce shares the process for converting the kiln and, on Wednesday, he will discuss how he fires the kiln. Good stuff!
