Crystalline Glazes

Crystalline Glazes

Author: Diane Creber

Publisher: A & C Black

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780713669848

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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.


Macro-crystalline Glazes

Macro-crystalline Glazes

Author: Peter Ilsley

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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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.


Crystalline Glazes

Crystalline Glazes

Author: Fara Shimbo

Publisher:

Published: 2013-06-08

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781490396354

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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.


The Art of Crystalline Glazing

The Art of Crystalline Glazing

Author: Jon Price

Publisher: Krause Publications Incorporated

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9780873496032

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"This comprehensive treatment of crystalline glazing offers complete directions on how these exciting glazes are compounded, applied, and fired, with how-to exercises for every step of glaze production. A firing schedule and complete explanation is provided for each of the 55 glaze recipes included"--Back cover.


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.


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.


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.


The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes

The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes

Author: John Britt

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781600592164

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"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.


Functional Pottery

Functional Pottery

Author: Robin Hopper

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 9780713657876

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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.