Future Ceramics by Lin Jui-Hwa

The New Era of High Temperature Wood-Fired Kilns

Environmentally friendly wood firing, where temperatures of 1400°C are achieved in a stable and controlled manner, sounds unlikely to some. This book will answer your questions and fuel your curiosity to pursue a new way. High temperature wood firing also gives a new meaning to the glaze surface on ceramics. The beauty of the natural glaze brought out by the transmutation within is worthy of more exploration!

1. Why Fire at High Temperatures?
2. Lin Jui-Hwa’s Concept of High Temperature Wood Firing
3. How to Build a High Temperature Wood-fired Kiln
4. Environmentally Friendly Wood-fired Kiln: Jui-Hwa Kiln
5. Preparation – as An Attitude Toward Life
6. Becoming One with the Kiln
7. The Beauty of High Temperature Wood Firing

Appendix

• Kiln Building Project in Čresnjice – Anja Slapničar
• Building an Eco-Friendly Wood-Fired Kiln in Slovenia – Teng Yu-Ting
• Hwa-Shi Kiln Firing Curve and Temperature Chart at 1392°C
• Jui-Hwa Kiln Firing Curve and Temperature Chart at 1456°C

Publisher: Zhunan Snake Kiln Cultural Studio
ISBN: 9789869687249
141 pages
Soft cover
280 x 210mm