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Crystalline Glazes (Ceramics Handbook)
Manufacturer: University of Pennsylvania Press
Axner Number: A996732
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by Diane Creber
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press (2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0-8122-1925-2
Dimensions: 9.2" x 6.1" x 0.4"
Shipping Weight: 0.64 lbs.
Crystalline glazes have a magical quality that appeals to many ceramicists. Unfortunately,
producing these glazes can be technically difficult.
Diane Creber tackles the problems involved 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 practiced potter experimenting with this this technique.
This second edition includes a new chapter, profiling the work of fourteen potters
from around the globe. These artists discuss their approaches, techniques, and
recipes for achieving successful crystalline glazes.
Part of the Ceramics Handbook series: conceived as an introduction to various topics and techniques relating to the use of clay. Aimed at the student or the practiced ceramicist experimenting in a new area.
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A long needed reference for the workshop, studio, classroom, or laboratory. The original source book of its kind in which one can mix an exact formula for clay, slip, engobe, enamel, or glaze in the studio and be sure of the results.
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In this unique and comprehensive reference, John Britt, a practicing ceramist for 20 years, takes the guesswork out of using high fire glazes.
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Explores the many aspects of preparing and using ceramic glazes, from the classification of various glaze types, to calculating formulas and mixing glazes, to the methods for applying and firing them, in both oxidation and reduction atmospheres.
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This essential guide features over 400 recipes ranging from opaque, matte and transparent glazes to crystalline and black iron glazes, organized according to their varying temperature ranges.
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