Glaze of Color

by Jane Davies

Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications (2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0-8230-2119-X
Dimensions: 10.0" x 8.4" x 0.4"
Shipping Weight: 0.93 lbs.

The art of decorating pottery has never been as popular or accessible as it is today. "Paint-your-own" ceramics studios have sprung up virtually everywhere since the 1990's, spurring manufactures and suppliers of ceramic colors, bisqueware, and tools to offer user-friendly products in ever-increasing variety, so that anyone with a little time and creative urge can participate in this versatile and richly rewarding art form.

A Glaze of Color is the only book on ceramics decoration that:

• covers the entire process of glaze application and firing, as well as color and design possibilities and creative inspiration;
• demonstrates a wide variety of decorating techniques, including brushing, trailing, sponging, masking, sgraffito, stamping, stenciling, transfer techniques, marbling, and majolica; and
• takes readers to the next level by offering information on colored glazes and postfiring applications like collage and acrylic paints.

With its fresh, fun designs and vibrant colors, Jane Davies' work, as well as that of her contributing artists, is sure to inspire crafters and artists at all levels of expertise.