Barrel, Pit, and Saggar Firing: A Collection of Articles from Ceramics Monthly

This new handbook reflects the growing interest in pit firing and related techniques. The articles included here were carefully selected to illustrate the wide range of approaches to barrel pit and saggar firing. Works ranging from wheel-thrown and coil-built pots to complex sculpture are tied together by a similarity in the firing process. Standard versions of these firing techniques as well as innovative variations are discussed. Artists teachers students and lovers of pottery will all find inspiration and education from these pages. Color images throughout.