Ebook: Electric Kiln Ceramics: a Guide to Clays and Glazes

Cover; Copyright; Preface; Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Clays and Clay Bodies; Chapter 3: Ceramic Surfaces; Chapter 4: Glazes; Chapter 5: Studio Prepared and Commercially Prepared Surfaces; Chapter 6: Creating Imagery; Chapter 7: Portfolio of Work; Chapter 8: Loading and Firing the Electric Kiln; Chapter 9: Structural Aspects of the Electric Kiln; Chapter 10: History of the Electric Kiln; Chapter 11: Recipes for the Electric Kiln; Chapter 12: The Materials Cupboard; Chapter 13: Safe Practice for the Ceramist; Glossary; Index.;Get the Best Results From Your Electric KilnElectric kilns offer the ceramist safety, convenience, and reliability and have gained tremendous popularity among a wide range of ceramists. In this third edition of Electric Kiln Ceramics, noted ceramist and teacher Richard Zakin provides information to help you make the best possibly use of your electric kiln. Beginning with an introduction to electric kilns and the various clays and glazes best suited to their use, the book addresses all aspects of using these kilns, including appropriate ceramic surfaces, imagery creation strategies, loading and f.