Alternative Kilns Firing Techniques

This book PDF is perfect for those who love Art genre, written by James C. Watkins and published by Lark Books which was released on 29 March 2024 with total hardcover pages 138. You could read this book directly on your devices with pdf, epub and kindle format, check detail and related Alternative Kilns Firing Techniques books below.

Alternative Kilns   Firing Techniques
Author : James C. Watkins
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Publisher : Lark Books
Language : English
Release Date : 29 March 2024
ISBN : 1579904556
Pages : 138 pages
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Demonstrating four different clay-firing techniques, this book illustrates the diverse results that each can produce.

Alternative Kilns   Firing Techniques

Demonstrating four different clay-firing techniques, this book illustrates the diverse results that each can produce.

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