The Electric Kiln (Ceramics Handbooks)

About this book

A must-have reference for any serious potter The Electric Kiln is a complete manual on how to install an electric kiln how to use it properly and how to maintain and repair it. Harry Fraser fully describes the distinctive features advantages and disadvantages of both top-loading and front-loading kilns as well as various other kiln types. He shows the basic effects of heat on clays glazes and pigments. This unique handbook is also a guide on how to make the best use of the kiln to achieve such special effects as reduction crystal glazes and raku.