Mastering Raku: Making Ware, Glazes, Building Kilns, Firing. This item is unavailable.Mastering Raku: Making Ware, Glazes, Building Kilns, Firing

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.

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.