Pottery Reduction Firing with a Fuel-Burning Kiln

The author explains reduction firing and discusses the compositions of some of the base clays that he uses for his pottery and of several glazes that are reduced to obtain pleasing color effects. He gives an example of his work and describes steps that he followed in firing it. Essential features in the design of two common types of fuel-burning kilns used by potters are presented. He concludes with a detailed explanation of the operation of his natural-gas-burning downdraft kiln.