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Posted by The Clay Empire on June 16, 2006, 1:25 pm
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Rick,
The Best book I have ever read on how to make that giant step you are
about to take is Steven Branfman's book. He has the best Raku book as
well.
The Potter's Professional Handbook by Steven Branfman (Paperback - Feb
1, 1999)
Used & new from $20.00
Other Edition(s): Paperback
Here is some more tips for you. If you are buying an electric kiln,
never pay more than $50 unless the used kiln has a digital kiln setter.
Then if you are lucky enough to find a used digital kiln, do not spend
more than one third the new cost. There are great deals out there and
right now kilns are dime a dozen used. New is also worth the money.
They are made well and will last longer than we have days on this
earth. Good luck and if you would like any other questions answered
shoot me off an email chad@theclayempire.com.
Chad Everson
5string wrote:
> I've been making pottery at a community center for the past 5+ years and I
> am now considering taking the plunge in getting my own wheel, kiln, etc...,
> and setting up my own (home) studio. Although I have solid intermediate
> skills working on a wheel, I have no experience with using a kiln or
> making/mixing glazes. At present, I am particularly interested in doing
> low-fire (cone 04) work (and possibly doing cone 6 work at a later date).
>
> Can anyone recommend a "good" book which lays out what one would need (in
> simple language) to set up a home studio on a budget -- (e.g., what to look
> for in buying a kiln -- especially a used one, what type of electrical
> requirements are needed, how much space will one need, whether one should
> try to find space with another potter before setting off on one's own vs.
> just taking the plunge, the basics for making/mixing glazes, etc...). In
> other words, what I need is a "setting up a pottery studio for dummies"
> approach. Thanks in advance.
>
> Rick
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