Alternative Kilns (Ceramics Handbooks) - Softcover

Gregory, Ian

9780713661644: Alternative Kilns (Ceramics Handbooks)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 071366164X ISBN 13: 9780713661644

Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2005

Designed as a follow-up to Kiln Building", this book offers radical new ideas and different approaches to an old subject. The book is not intended to be a complete guide to building kilns, instead it provides basic essential guidelines for the beginner, along with many images of a variety of types of kiln, giving inspiration and a fresh look at kiln building. Minimal text and images cover the new developments in the field, giving new insights to old-hand kiln builders and broadening the horizons for beginners."

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Review:

Alternative Kilns offers radical new ideas, and different approaches to kiln building, taking a fresh look at the whole process - it's both instructional and inspirational. Craftsman Magazine (Sep 2005) '...giving inspiration and a fresh look at kiln building.' Craftsman Magazine (July 2005)

About the Author:

Ian Gregory is a well-known British ceramicist. Having taught for many years, he now devotes his time to making ceramic figures and building kilns. He is a fellow of the Craft Potters Association and he frequently gives lectures and demonstrations. He has previously written two other books, Kiln Building and Sculptural Ceramics for A&C Black.

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