Book: Saggar firing in an electric kiln
Voor het Nederlandse boek, klik hier.
My book "Saggar firing in an electric kiln" is available worldwide (ISBN: 978-0-7643-6232-3).
The book explains in words and pictures how to get good results with saggar firing in an electric kiln. From making the saggar to the requirements your work must meet and how to fire the saggar. It contains many photos of completed work for inspiration.
Hard cover, 96 pages and over 180 photos.
The book was published by Schiffer Publishing in Pennsylvania (USA). If you're interested in writing a review, please contact them.
Publishers from other countries interested in publishing the book in their language can also contact Schiffer Publishing.
Read some of the reviews.
How to order
You can ask your local ceramic supply store, order your copy on one of these webshops or google the title for more websites.
USA, Canada and South America:
Schiffer books (preferably)
The Ceramic shop
Clay-King
Bookdepository
Amazon
Europe :
Gazellebookservices (preferably)
Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Asia:
Mightyape
Bookdepository
Reviews
“Guides the reader to generate sought-after atmospheric effects with the most accessible type of kiln. This book is a must-have for those looking to push past perceived limitations and expand their surface possibilities in electric firing.”
Martina Lantin, Associate Professor of Ceramics, Alberta University of the Arts
“A carefully research book documenting a unique pottery firing method. The text and accompanying photography is informative and excellently executed.”
Jeff Zamek, founder, Ceramics Consulting Services, author of The Ceramics Studio Guide: What Potters Should Know
"Taking the 'fear' out of the atmosphere, Saggar Firing in an Electric Kiln is an accessible how to guide for small scale studios looking for various combustible results within the controlled environment of electric kilns."
Ian McDonald, Artist-in-Residence and Area Head of Ceramics, Cranbrook Academy of Art
"This book is one for the must-have list."
ClayCraft Magazine.