Crystalline Glazes

Explore the history of crystalline glazes and the various aspects of their production in this updated second edition. This book describes suitable clays and kilns, glaze recipes, glazing techniques and how to fire in both oxidation and reduction. This edition has been updated to include information about new crystalline glaze potters and redesigned with colour illustrations.

Auteur
Based in Canada, Diane Creber is a potter well known for her crystalline glazes. Her award-winning pottery has been displayed at galleries throughout Canada and in a number of books.

Texte du rabat

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 oxidation and reduction. This second edition has been updated to include information about new crystalline glaze potters and redesigned with colour illustrations.

Contenu

Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One: History of Crystalline Glazes Chapter Two: Crystals from Nature Chapter Three: Crystals Grown Under Controlled Conditions Chapter Four: Types of Crystalline Glazes Chapter Five: Clay Bodies and Forms Chapter Six: Ingredients in a Crystalline Glaze Chapter Seven: Glazing Chapter Eight: Glazes Chapter Nine: Kilns Chapter Ten: Firing Aids Chapter Eleven: Firing Crystalline Glazes Chapter Twelve: Reduction-fired Crystalline Glazes Chapter Thirteen: After the Firing Chapter Fourteen: Attitudes and Aesthetics Chapter Fifteen: Potters Working with Crystalline Glazes Glossary Bibliography Suppliers List Index