Colour in Glazes

Colour in Glazes

Author: Linda Bloomfield

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-01-13

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1789941172

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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.


Glaze

Glaze

Author: Brian J. Taylor

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780764166426

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Potters of all levels will find a wealth of guidance on the glazing process as several of today's leading ceramicists share the recipes behind their most stunning works of art. Includes more than 450 beautiful illustrations, technical how-to section, and detailed glossary.


The Glaze Book

The Glaze Book

Author: Stephen Murfitt

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9780500510438

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Packed with information and glaze recipes, this book will enable you to reference hundreds of ceramic surfaces. Each glaze recipe is reproduced pictorially so you can see the colour and surface responses it has to offer, and features a brief description, its firing range, and the uses to which it can be put.


A Glaze of Color

A Glaze of Color

Author: Jane Davies

Publisher: Potter Craft

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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Ceramics artist Jane Davies demonstrates how to decorate the surface of ready-made bisqueware and tiles using commercially produced decorating colors known as underglazes. Step-by-step directions for brushing, shading, sponging, stamping, stenciling, and more are provided. 200 color photos.


Glazing

Glazing

Author: Michael Wilcox

Publisher:

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780646913209

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The Complete Guide to Mid-range Glazes

The Complete Guide to Mid-range Glazes

Author: John Britt

Publisher: Lark Ceramics Books

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454707776

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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.


Ash Glazes

Ash Glazes

Author: Phil Rogers

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2003-02-12

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780812237214

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Ash Glazes has been designed as an introduction and practical handbook to this glazing technique, covering the history of ash glazes and the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes and transforming them into glazes. It will provide inspiration for working potters and delight all those interested in contemporary ceramics.


Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations

Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations

Author: Gabriel Kline

Publisher:

Published: 2021-08-31

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1589239806

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Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations includes hundreds of recipes and combinations for every temperature range, all rigorously tested and technically edited.


New Ceramics: Special Effect Glazes

New Ceramics: Special Effect Glazes

Author: Linda Bloomfield

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-09-17

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1912217899

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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.