Japanese Wood Fired Ceramics Book

Japanese wood fired ceramics authors.

Japanese wood fired ceramics book.

Masakazu kusakabe and marc lancet the methods materials and aesthetic appreciation of japanese wood firing are explained in great detail in this book. Form and aesthetic in pots of purpose by robin hopper the p. Japanese wood fired ceramics by marc lancet functional pottery. The allure of wood fired ceramics yohen.

Shrouded in mystery for centuries especially in the western world the artistry behind japanese style wood firing comes into the light in japanese wood fired ceramics authors masakazu kusakabe and marc lancet share everything you need to know to begin or improve as a wood fire artist or connoisseur in this comprehensive reference to firing. The methods materials and aesthetic appreciation of japanese wood firing are explained in exquisite detail in japanese wood fired ceramics. Japanese inspired pottery to be used in the tea ceremony tea bowls chawan vases for chabana and ikebana mukozuke dishes for japanese cuisine kaiseki resource for food stylists accompanied by shibori and screen printed textiles for the table and wall. Kamazume firing the kiln.

Anagama wood fired pottery by susan kotulak fired in the okidoki anagama. Perhaps the best book on wood firing currently available. Welcome to the home page of kumano kurouemon a unique wood fire art potter who toils in isolation in the snow country on the back side of japan. This book covers everything about japanese style wood firing from a potter s perspective with extensive chapters and instruction on kiln construction loading firing and unloading the kiln wood firing effects and glaze and clay body formulations.

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 years old tradition. Wood fire effects building the dancing fire wood kiln building the sasukenei smokeless kiln wood and clay applied glazes and slips for wood fire preparations before firing loading the kiln. If you are interested in the more arcane aspects of japanese wood fired kiln effects this is your book.