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
Tag: wood kiln
From the Editor: June/July/August 2020
Self-employed artists have careers that are as varied as their interests, personalities, skill sets, locations, and artwork. Those who find … Read More
In the Studio: In the Glaze Kitchen
Twenty years ago I promised my wife that I would make us a new dinnerware set. I finally made good … Read More
Techno File: Crystal Cool
Years ago, I put a glossy, transparent, gray/off-white glaze into a wood kiln and it came out matte, opaque, and … Read More
Studio Visit: Lockbridge Pottery: Jeff and Donna Diehl, Meadow Bridge, West Virginia
In 1980, Jeff and Donna Diehl bought an abandoned two-room schoolhouse and transformed the building into an ideal live/work space … Read More
Clay Culture: Guest Potter Tips
Group firings bring together potters to share in the labor and rewards of the kiln. As a guest, maximize the … Read More
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
Techno File: Kiln Atmosphere
Review the science behind kiln atmosphere, then use that information to your advantage in your next firing. … Read More
Studio Visit: Ashwini Bhat, Petaluma, California
A Bay Area studio in a community makerspace, complete with a boldly customized and branded kiln shed, serves as the … Read More
Building an Anagama Kiln for a High School Ceramics Class
An anagama kiln in a high school ceramics class? That seems highly unlikely, doesn’t it? Many high school ceramics teachers … Read More
