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Passages in kiln for flames or exhaust gases. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook

Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More

We all know what reduction firing is, right? Or do we? The science of what happens in a reduction kiln … Read More

An anagama kiln in a high school ceramics class? That seems highly unlikely, doesn’t it? Many high school ceramics teachers … Read More

Boris Robinson’s introduction to making pottery was at a well-equipped museum studio with two large gas downdraft kilns. When the … Read More

A combination of lost access to gas kilns due to a studio closure and limited funds led Boris Robinson to … Read More

Review the science behind kiln atmosphere, then use that information to your advantage in your next firing. … Read More

While the natural variation of raku firing can be appealing, learn how to gain more control over your raku kiln … Read More

Building a new wood kiln is a serious undertaking. The faculty and staff at one university found a way to … Read More

The flat-top kiln design has been around for decades. It typically uses two fuel-fired burners located near floor level, one … Read More

Many clay and glaze faults in ceramic wares are caused by incomplete burnout (oxidation) of carbon and sulfur during the … Read More