Low-Firing and burnishing

Many ancient cultures and contemporary potters use low firing methods, adding slips and burnishing pieces to create a more natural finish. The advantages are that it can be done without a kiln, using old dustbins, pits dug out of the earth, or bonfires. As long as an outdoor space is available, it can be done on a low budget. This book is a step-by-step practical approach and beginner's guide, which focuses on how to do low firing and natural finishes, with many illustrations of beautiful work by contemporary ceramics artists. Chapters include burnishing, terra sigillata, smoke-firing, pit-firing, saggar firing and raku techniques.