Alternative Kilns and FiringJames C Watkins and Paul Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. Authors James Watkins and Paul Wandless, along with a group of distinguished artisans, demonstrate in detail how to build low cost, low tech, yet high quality kilns. The plans range from an easy, affordable, and versatile Raku Kiln to a unique wood fueled Downdraft Stovepipe Barrel one. These clever devices make it possible to produce rich

bricklaying procedures and instructions

you can move on to develop a full human form

Make sure you always test when exploring alternative firings for any of AMACO's glazes

Several artists have experimented with this glaze in wood

Ideal temperature for best color is C/5

glossy green glaze with darker green speckles

Satin Matte Orange is an opaque

Due to the purple pigment Amethyst might lose some of the rich purple color when fired at a higher temperature

MELON-CHOLY PINT SC-02

Robin's Egg Blue is a brilliant

Satin Matte Mint is an opaque

Cone 06 oxidation (larger image): Orkid is a heavily pigmented