Author Frederick Olsen draws on 40+ years of experience to offer complete plans and instructions for building kilns of all sizes and purposes.

Includes principles for the design of highly efficient kilns, newly available refractory materials, building methods, flue types and construction, curved and common walls, bricklaying courses and arches. Updates include construction techniques, new kiln designs, as well as new safety equipment.

Hundreds of photos and illustrations detail design and construction of all types of kilns.
Advice on building materials and methods.
Indispensable information for all ceramists.

• Hardcover: 282 pages
• Publisher: kp books; 3rd edition (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873419103
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds