An Introduction to Fuel-Burning Kilns
Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More
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An Experienced Wood Firer Shares Wood Kiln Plans for a Small Instructional Wood Kiln
John Thies has been building, firing and maintaining large wood kilns for more than thirty years. For more than ten … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Fun Challenges in Mixing Bowls
The impetus for my dough bowls came from boredom. I had been making large serving trays using drape molds, but … Read More
Studio Visit: Pottery Park: Paul Fryman and Mikhail Tovstous, Burty, Poltava Province, Ukraine
Paul Fryman and Mikhail Tovstous
While searching for a place to build a wood kiln, Paul Fryman came upon an idyllic property in rural Burty, … Read More
Wood Firing Terra Sigillata
Terra sigillata is a material that is primarily used at low temperatures. But when Alan Willoughby was switching from low … Read More
A Cool Trick for Spectacular Wood Fired Pottery Effects
There’s nothing quite like the unique beauty of wood fired pottery. And wood firing is not just any old firing … Read More
A Slow and Steady Transition with Zac Spates
Through university studies, assistantships, apprenticeships, and opportunities to build and fire kilns with other artists, Zac Spates forged a dedication … Read More
Clay Culture: Bourry Box Kiln Build
Building a new wood kiln is a serious undertaking. The faculty and staff at one university found a way to … Read More
From the Editor: April 2019
As a technique, firing work in a kiln or pit where the fuel and atmosphere around the pieces have a … Read More
Artist Q&A: The “Oldlywed” Game with Simon Levin
In this special Valentine’s Day themed Artist Q&A, Simon Levin sits down with clay couple Erin Furimsky and Tyler Lotz. … Read More
