Glazes For Special Effects

Author : Herbert H. Sanders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : UOM:39015033743132

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Glazes for Special Effects by Herbert H. Sanders Pdf

"Contains chapters on crystals and various types of crystalline glazes, the technique of copper reduction glazes, the accumulation and use of ash for wood ash and plant ash glazes and embellishments such as luster and underglaze decoration. The book also presents a raku demonstration and an explanation of the differences in philosophy and practice between Japanese and American approaches to making raky ware. Other subjects include porcelain body compositions on which to use the glazes, coloring oxides for porcelain slip, localized reduction firing, Arabian luster glazing, soluble salts decorating, and how to make your own frits. There are also tables of complex ash glazes and of formulas for commercial frits."--Dust jacket.

Author : Linda Bloomfield
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781912217885

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Special Effect Glazes by Linda Bloomfield Pdf

A complete guide to fantastic special effects glazes for studio potters. 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 if you are interested in creating eye-catching glazes and wanting to develop your knowledge of glaze-making, or experiment with your own formulas to achieve the perfect finish.

Author : Linda Bloomfield
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781912217892

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New Ceramics: Special Effect Glazes by Linda Bloomfield Pdf

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 : Michael Bailey
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2001-07-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 0812217829

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Glazes Cone 6 by Michael Bailey Pdf

The exceptionally wide variety of glazes and glazing techniques possible at this popular temperature are fully explored in this excellent resource.

Author : Gabriel Kline
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-18
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780760361030

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Amazing Glaze by Gabriel Kline Pdf

"This book made me fall in love with glaze all over again." —Ben Carter, author of Mastering the Potter’s Wheel Whether you look forward to glazing your work or are guilty of saying "I hate glazing!" Amazing Glaze is for you. Join author and Odyssey Clayworks founder Gabriel Kline on a journey that makes glazing less intimidating and more fun. Start in the "glaze kitchen" where you'll set yourself up for success, then move on to learning the tools and techniques for getting your glaze right every time. Along the way, Gabriel shares dozens of tried-and-true recipes and combinations for both mid-range and high-fire glazes. The recipes and foundational techniques of Amazing Glaze are just the beginning. Learn about layering with slip and underglaze, work with resists, and combine techniques to take your glazing above and beyond. Whether you're after crystalline effects, an elusive red, or a crash-course in applying decals it's all here. A variety of artist features and stunning gallery work from today's top artists will leave you inspired and ready to get glazing.

Author : Miranda Forrest
Publisher : Herbert Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Glazes
ISBN : 9781912217526

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Natural Glazes by Miranda Forrest Pdf

This book explains how to collect materials to make your own glazes. It gives practical instructions about sourcing and harvesting material from your local environment, mixing a glaze, testing samples, applying the glaze, and firing the work.

Author : Linda Bloomfield
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781789941173

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Colour in Glazes by Linda Bloomfield Pdf

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 : Michael Wilcox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Color in art
ISBN : 0646913204

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Glazing by Michael Wilcox Pdf

Author : Linda Bloomfield
Publisher : Herbert Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781912217489

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The Handbook of Glaze Recipes by Linda Bloomfield Pdf

An essential resource for all potters, containing a broad range of glaze recipes and clay bodies, illustrated with helpful test tiles.

Author : Phil Rogers
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2003-02-12
Category : Art
ISBN : 0812237218

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Ash Glazes by Phil Rogers Pdf

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.

Author : Gabriel Kline
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781589239814

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Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations by Gabriel Kline Pdf

Get inspired and get glazing! Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations provides a captivating collection of sure-fire glaze recipes and electrifying combinations for low-fire, mid-range, and high-fire potters. Hundreds of photos and technically-edited recipes ensure you'll get the best possible results. Whether you're searching for excitement at cone 6 or looking for the perfect high-fire shino recipe, you've come to the right place. Join Gabriel Kline, author of Amazing Glaze and founder of Odyssey Clayworks, for page after color-filled page of glazes. Start by learning the keys to success when applying glazes, then choose the temperature range you want to explore first. Gabriel's collection of well-tested recipes draw on his decades of experience as an instructor and leader of a communal arts studio—including current and past student favorites as well as a few timeless gems. Of course he doesn't stop there! In addition to plentiful tiles showing off two-glaze combinations, Gabriel shares multi-glaze combinations developed through years of trial and error. From waterfall blues to eye-popping bursts of red, there's a rainbow of options. Just as in Amazing Glaze, the recipes have all been technically edited and each one has a photo. By controlling specific gravity and application, the goal is always getting the perfect coat of glaze recipe after recipe. Special topics like majolica and raku firing provide welcome detours, and a variety of artist features serve as launching points for new explorations. Stunning galleries from today's top artists provide even more glazing ideas.

Author : Diane Creber
Publisher : A & C Black
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Crystalline glazes
ISBN : 0713669845

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Crystalline Glazes by Diane Creber Pdf

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 : Ian Currie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Glazes
ISBN : 0958927537

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Revealing Glazes by Ian Currie Pdf

Author : Anderson Turner
Publisher : The American Ceramic Society
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781574985283

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Glazes and Glazing by Anderson Turner Pdf

Author : Susan Peterson,Jan Peterson
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1856693546

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The Craft and Art of Clay by Susan Peterson,Jan Peterson Pdf

Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of various ceramic techniques to guide the beginner as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from contemporary potters from around the world. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on things like glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. To quote one review: ...I am a studio potter and would not be without it. The fourth edition has been updated to include profiles of key ceramists who have influenced the field, new material on marketing ceramics including using the internet, more on the use of computers, added coverage of paperclays, using gold and alternative glazes.