{"product_id":"mastering-kilns-and-firing-raku-pit-and-barrel-wood-firing-and-more-hardcover","title":"Mastering Kilns and Firing: Raku, Pit and Barrel, Wood Firing, and More - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLindsay Oesterritter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fall in love with \u003cb\u003eflames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery\u003c\/b\u003e. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of \u003cb\u003eraku\u003c\/b\u003e, the flashes of \u003cb\u003esalt firing\u003c\/b\u003e, and the rustic look of \u003cb\u003eash rivulets\u003c\/b\u003e. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a \u003cb\u003ecrash course in the most accessible methods of alternative firing\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaku firing \u003c\/b\u003erequires minimal equipment and can easily be fueled with a standard propane tank. Likewise, \u003cb\u003e pit and barrel firing\u003c\/b\u003e do not require much in the way of initial investment. Yet all these techniques provide an immediate glimpse into the magic of firing. \u003cb\u003eBright reds and blues, dramatic black and white crackle, even metallic luster \u003c\/b\u003eare instantly possible. For more experienced potters and studios looking to offer more, Oesterritter also explores \u003cb\u003ewood-fired kilns\u003c\/b\u003e. Drawing on years of experience and extensive interviews with fellow wood-fire potters, there is no comparable resource on the market. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures on top potters\u003c\/b\u003e working today get to the heart of specialty techniques and asides show firing variations and traditional kilns in different cultures around the world. A \u003cb\u003egallery of showstopping work\u003c\/b\u003e from a diverse group of artists round out the package and inspire you to get started. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003eMastering Ceramics series\u003c\/b\u003e is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today's top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: \u003ci\u003eMastering Hand Building\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMastering the Potter's Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindsay Oesterritter\u003c\/b\u003e is the director of Objective Clay, co-founder and organizer of National Clay Week, and a full-time studio potter. Lindsay earned her MFA from Utah State University in Logan, Utah, held the position of Assistant Professor of Ceramics at Western Kentucky University (2009-2015), and earned Associate Professor in 2015. Lindsay was a resident artist at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg and in Australia at Strathnairn Arts Association. She lectures and exhibits nationally and internationally, most frequently on wood firing techniques and kiln construction\/design, and is continually inspired by the craft community. View her work and workshop schedule at: loceramics.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757244875040,"sku":"9780760364888","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1f7b72f669897323212140255f06cc59.webp?v=1780097673","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mastering-kilns-and-firing-raku-pit-and-barrel-wood-firing-and-more-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}