Author : Diane Creber
Publisher : A & C Black
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 28,58 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Crystalline glazes
ISBN : 9780713669848
This book examines the history of crystalline glazes and various aspects of their production, describing suitable clays and kilns, glaze recipes, glazing techniques and how to fire in both oxidation and reduction. This second edition has been updated to include information about new crystalline glaze potters and redesigned with colour illustrations.
Author : Diane Creber
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 28,58 MB
Release : 2005-04-27
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780812219258
Crystalline glazes have a magical quality that appeals to many ceramicists, but producing these glazes can be technically difficult. Diane Creber tackles the problems encountered in using this challenging medium. She describes the clays and kilns most suitable, explains how to glaze, provides glaze recipes, and discusses how to fire in both oxidation and reduction conditions. She also briefly sketches the history of crystalline glazes. A useful guide to this exciting subject, Crystalline Glazes is perfect for both the student and the experienced potter experimenting with this technique. The second edition includes a new chapter, profiling the work of 14 potters from around the globe. These artists discuss their approaches, techniques, and recipes for achieving successful crystalline glazes.
Author : Diane Creber
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 23,57 MB
Release : 1997-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780812216486
Author : Peter Ilsley
Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 37,87 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Art
ISBN :
Macro-crystalline glazes present one of the most difficult challenges a potter can face. In this book, Peter Ilsley reveals his own research and techniques, whilst 13 other potters tell how they have met the challenge of crystals.
Author : Fara Shimbo
Publisher :
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 49,87 MB
Release : 2013-06-08
Category : Crystalline glazes
ISBN : 9781490396354
Crystalline Glazes: Understanding the Process and Materials is a complete course in this most esoteric of ceramic arts which will be of use to beginners and seasoned potters alike. All aspects of developing, mixing, coloring, applying and firing to maximize the beauty of these glazes are covered in detail in an easy to read, one-on-one style. Illustrations of various aspects of glazing, color combinations using both readily-available and rare-earth colorants are included, as are recipes for tried-and-true glazes that will help you on your path to success.
Author : John Britt
Publisher : Lark Ceramics Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,32 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781454707776
According to Ceramics Monthly, most potters glaze their pieces at mid-range temperatures--and this complete studio guide eliminates the guesswork from the popular process. Along with hundreds of recipes, it explores mixing, application, specific firing and cooling cycles, and much more. See how to boost colors, achieve results that equal high-fire glazing, and stretch your boundaries with new techniques.
Author : Linda Bloomfield
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 19,13 MB
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1789941172
An essential handbook for studio potters working towards achieving a fantastic spectrum of colourful glazes. Colour in Glazes teaches you all the methods for achieving colour in glazes, focusing on colouring oxides in detail, including the newly available rare earth oxides. Find out about the types of base glazes and the fluxes used to make them in relation to colour response as well as using colouring oxides to achieve depth and variety of colour, rather than resorting to commercial ceramic stains. Discover the practical aspects of mixing, applying, testing and adjusting glazes, and explore a large section of test tiles and glaze recipes for use on white earthenware, stoneware and porcelain fired in electric, gas and salt kilns. This new edition, fully updated and revised, contains advances in technology and new discoveries in the Periodic Table. It is an infallible handbook to achieving the colour you want, and to help you broaden your palette.
Author : Linda Bloomfield
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 1912217899
From drippy and crackle to ash and lichen glazes, experienced ceramicist Linda Bloomfield guides you through the world of special effect glazes. Beautifully illustrated with pieces from both emerging and established potters that showcase stunning copper oxide-blues, metallic bronzes and manganese-pink crystal glazes, Special Effect Glazes is packed full of recipes to try out: from functional oilspot glazes using iron oxide, to explosive lava glazes. In this informative handbook discover how you can create these fantastic effects and learn the basic chemistry behind glazes in order to adjust and experiment with your unique pieces. Discussed are materials and stains, how to find them and how they affect the colour and texture of the glaze, alongside practical fixes to familiar glaze-making problems. Special Effect Glazes is essential for any ceramicist interested in creating eye-catching glazes and wanting to develop their knowledge of glaze-making, or experiment with their own formulas to achieve the perfect finish.
Author : John Britt
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 27,21 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781600592164
"With recipes for mixing, testing, applying, and firing hundreds of high-fire glazes, this fully illustrated reference will help all ceramists gain a better understanding of glazes and the factors that make them work."--Book Jacket.
Author : Robin Hopper
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 41,6 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Implements, utensils, etc
ISBN : 9780713657876
Through a wide display of functional pottery, this reference book offers information and practical tips as well as international coverage of both the design and aesthetics of ceramics and artists's work.
