Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics by Marc Lancet

This optimum resource offers artists an additional bonus with instructions for creating two kilns, including the authors' famous Dancing Fire Wood Kiln. The complexities of loading and firing a wood kiln, unique glazes and firing techniques used to obtain surface effects, and experimental approaches are discussed in this reference. Techniques, traditionally passed on through apprenticeships that last nearly a decade, are explained in detailed instructions, including more than 700 illustrations and color photos. This ancient technique is a favorite among ceramic artists and instructors around the world, and this superior resource offers artists valuable insight into this nearly 1,000-year-old tradition. I also made sure that I was building straight up and not allowing the wall to start leaning backward or forward.1 Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics Marc Lancet, Masakazu Kusakabe Click here if your download doesn't start automaticallyĢ Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics Marc Lancet, Masakazu Kusakabe Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics Marc Lancet, Masakazu Kusakabe The methods, materials and aesthetic appreciation of Japanese wood firing are explained in exquisite detail in Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics. Getting the sides to fit against the arch took some care and patience. I used a combination of 3' straights and standard straights, both hard and soft. We may go back and partially fill in some of the holes.

By this logic, these holes are probably a bit oversized. The total amount of air getting through this wall should be roughly equal to the air getting out of the flue in the back. the measurement of the holes was about 2' x 3'. It is very important to make the first layer level and not wobbly to give the wall maximum stability. The flame will roll back on itself in the space and linger amongst the pots, hopefully resulting in a more even heat distribution.Įach brick is dipped in kiln wash and dry laid. The idea is that by making the heat/flame turn a corner before exiting through the wall, it will slow it down.

The style of bagwall that I constructed could be called 'accordion.' The bricks alternate at right angles creating holes that are not aligned with the flame path.

Japanese Wood-Fired Ceramics by Marc Lancet