Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods hav

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

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

Mastering Hand Building teaches everything you need to know about building with clay by hand, from the basics of coils and slabs through more complex form desig

"A book of advances wheel techniques and inspiration for potters who have basic skills but would like to learn more about throwing large forms, lids, handles, d