This book offers a detailed, color photo guide to building your own efficient, portable raku kiln. If you have ever wanted your own kiln but found it out of your price range, then this book is for you! This cheap yet sturdy model will get you started firing your own work in a short amount of time. From the design offered in this book, the possibilities are endless for building salt, soda, gas and even wood fired kilns. For beginners and experienced ceramic artists alike, this book will change the way you think about kiln building.