{"product_id":"firing-kilns-benedict-brierley-9781408185247","title":"Firing Kilns","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe range of extraordinary effects that can be achieved in a kiln is infinite. However, the technical requirements of different firing processes and equipment can often seem intimidating, particularly for those new to ceramics, and this can limit artists' confidence to explore and experiment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Firing\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eKilns\u003c\/i\u003e, wood-fire potter Benedict Brierley demystifies the firing process, explaining key methods and effects in simple, straightforward language. Beginning with the basic principles, including heatwork, firing schedules and cones, the book goes on to cover the various types of kilns and kiln packing, oxidation and reduction firing, and then special firing methods such as salt, soda, wood, pit, smoke and raku. Finally, it covers common firing faults and how these can be avoided to achieve consistent, successful results. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiring\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eKilns\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive handbook for anyone new to firing their work or for established ceramicists wishing to experiment with different firing effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Benedict Brierley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1408185245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781408185247\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Visual Arts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/23\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 7.52w x 0.35d","brand":"Benedict Brierley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45478691668223,"sku":"9781408185247","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_84ddc49f-8833-4ab6-befb-88028445f5c2.jpg?v=1715935582","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/firing-kilns-benedict-brierley-9781408185247","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}