Mastering Kilns and Firing

Oesterritter provides a crash course in the most accessible methods of alternative firing, detailing key techniques, tips, and tricks. "This text should be a staple of any clay worker's library."--Elenor Wilson, editor, <i>Studio Potter Journal<i>al<i>

Foreword
Introduction
 
1. GETTING STARTED
Basic Safety
Clay 15
Cone Packs
Cleaning
Wood Storage & Sourcing
 
2. KILN FUNDAMENTALS
Kiln Anatomy
Kiln Material Considerations
Flame Path
Personal Considerations
 
3. RAKU
Making Work for Raku
Preparing Work for Raku
The Reduction Chamber & Combustibles
Kiln Design & Firing Techniques
Firing
Gallery
 
4. PIT & BARREL
Making Work for Pit Firing
Preparing Work for Pit Firing
Loading the Kiln
Kiln Design
Firing
Gallery
 
5. WOOD FIRING
Making Work for Wood Firing
Wadding
Loading a Kiln
Firing
Common Questions & Concerns
Unloading & Evaluating a Firing
Gallery
 
6. FURTHER EXPLORATIONS
Fuel Source
Framework
Firing Variations
Fire as Performance
Gallery
 
Recipes
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index