The Kiln Book - Brossura

Olsen, Frederick L.

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ISBN 10: 0812221869 ISBN 13: 9780812221862

Casa editrice: Univ of Pennsylvania Pr, 2011

Riassunto

The Kiln Book is the definitive guide to pottery kiln construction. Since this breakthrough book was first published more than thirty years ago, it has shown generations of ceramicists how to build safe, economical, and fully functional kilns that meet their specific creative needs. The revised fourth edition continues to cover all aspects of kiln construction through step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, with new information on alternative fuels and the latest designs.

In The Kiln Book, master potter and kiln builder Frederick L. Olsen thoroughly describes fundamental kiln construction methods and design principles in clear, straightforward language. No one has made more custom kilns in more countries than Olsen. His kiln bible explains the inner workings of crossdraft, downdraft, updraft, and multidirectional draft kilns. It discusses the importance of proper masonry work and gives insights into the variety of refractory materials and their applications. The book also offers expert guidance on firing techniques and optimal firing schedules for various kiln styles. In addition to providing building guidance for the three major types of fuel-fired kilns, The Kiln Book includes information on electric kilns and other specialty designs. The practical instructions and illustrations are supplemented with tables, technical specifications, and other practical data.

Richly illustrated with color photographs, building plans, and diagrams, The Kiln Book is an essential text for professional potters who want the freedom and control of firing works in their own kiln and for ceramics educators who wish to share the kiln-building experience with their students.

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L'autore:

For more than forty years Frederick L. Olsen has studied and built kilns on nearly every continent. He is the founder of Olsen Kiln Kits, the first company of its kind in the United States. His pottery has been exhibited all over the world.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ of Pennsylvania Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0812221869
• ISBN 13: 9780812221862
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 319