LOW FIRING AND BURNISHING – HOR081

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LOW- FIRING AND BURNISHING

Sumi Von Dassow, 978 1 4081 0636 5, 112 pages, soft-cover

This book covers techniques of firing and finishing at low temperature without using glazes or even electric kilns. It is a step-by-step practical approach and beginner’s guide, which focuses on alternative approaches to low firing and methods of natural finishes. Chapters include burnishing, terra sigillata, smoke –firing, pit-firing, saggar firing and raku techniques. Local South African potter Ian Garret has been well featured in this book