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Kilns
Selection of recommended books and related titles.
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Exploring Electric Kiln Techniques
The electric kiln has made the experience of pottery accessible to people from all walks of life. For those who would like to better understand the art and science of pottery, this Ceramics Monthly Handbook shares the expertise of ceramic artists who have explored the possibilities and potential of electric kilns.
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Gas Kiln Firing
This is the 1999 edition of a book which I wrote in 1975, first published by others. The nice thing about a field such as ceramics is that so little has changed over time. Everything in this book is still valid. We still place clay in a box and supply enough heat to transform the clay into a ceramic. It is a science, but with some kilns it is an art, bordering on a miracle.
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The Kiln Book: Materials, Specifications & Construction
Author Frederick Olsen draws on 40+ years of experience to offer complete plans and instructions for building kilns of all sizes and purposes. Includes principles for the design of highly efficient kilns, newly available refractory materials, building methods, flue types and construction, curved and common walls, bricklaying courses and arches. Updates include construction techniques, new kiln designs, as well as new safety equipment.
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The Prehistory & History of Ceramic Kilns
Application of heat to clay transforms it into a ceramic, and thus the history and technical features of structures supplying that heat - kilns - are of considerable importance. The 14 chapters in this volume discuss ancient and historic kilns from the viewpoint of their excavation, their operational principles, and their contributions to an understanding of ceramic production within ancient economies.
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Wood-Fired Ceramics: Contemporary Practices
Wood Fired Ceramics takes an interesting and refreshing look at wood firing methods. This book makes a great reference for anyone looking to become involved in wood firing or for current traditionalists looking for ways to modernize or add variety to their methods.
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Wood-Fired Stoneware and Porcelain
Great resource for potters interested in this alternative style of firing. The book contains substantial information on kiln design, clays, glazes, stacking, and firing wood kilns.
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