Mastering Raku
Making Ware, Glazes, Building Kilns, Firing
Published on 1. November 2009
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-60059-295-9 (ISBN)
Description
This work helps you to master the art of raku, from firing to finishing. This is the definitive reference on this unique form of ceramics. Both novice and experienced ceramists familiar with raku will be informed and inspired by this newly updated, technique-based book with how-to photos and text. "Mastering Raku" covers such topics as the history and philosophy of raku, types of clay, forming techniques, firing, glazes and decoration. Types of kilns and kiln construction are also fully explained and the book includes a gallery of works from around the world along with updated clay and glaze recipes.
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Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Asheville
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
With dust jacket
Illustrations
full colour illustrations includes photographs
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-60059-295-9 (9781600592959)
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Person
Steven Branfman enjoys an international reputation as a potter, writer, teacher and businessman. In 1977 he founded The Potters Shop and School, which has become a well known school, gallery, bookstore and artist's workspace in America. He is the author of two other books and writes frequently for craft and pottery magazines.