" ... Included is a historical chapter, a how-to chapter, and a series of artist profiles that showcase pit fired ceramics of contemporary practitioners."--Page

This book should appeal to a wide range of people but particularly those who would like to have a go at pottery without having to spend a lot of money on a kiln

Demonstrating four different clay-firing techniques, this book illustrates the diverse results that each can produce.

This book covers techniques of firing and finishing at low temperature without using glazes. Many ancient cultures and contemporary potters use methods of low f

This handsomely illustrated survey of contemporary international artists and their approaches to smoke-fired pottery is an inspirational resource for ceramics d