Crystalline Glazes
Published on 26. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-78994-376-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
100 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
320 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78994-376-4 (9781789943764)
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Person
Diane Creber is a Canadian potter who is well-known for her crystalline glazes. She has written numerous articles and her award-winning pottery has been displayed at galleries throughout Canada.
Content
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
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