Download or read book Understanding Glazes written by Richard A. Eppler and published by Wiley-American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2005-11-11 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current advances in the formulation and chemical aspects of glazes and glass coatings make this comprehensive resource the most up-to-date reference on glazes for the ceramics industry and studio potter. By focusing on the process of making ceramic coatings, their chemical makeup, and the properties of these coatings, Understanding Glazes is a book that will appeal to a wide-ranging audience from industries involved in the manufacturing of tile, ceramic coating materials, sanitaryware, tableware, hobby and giftware to faculty and students in ceramic engineering, to studio potters.
Download or read book Clay and Glazes for the Potter written by Daniel Rhodes and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My purpose in writing this book has been to present in as clear and understandable form as possible the important facts about ceramic materials and their use in pottery. The ceramic medium has a rich potential. It is so various and adaptable that each culture and each succeeding generation finds in it a new means of expression. As a medium, it is capable of great beauty of form, color, and texture, and its expressions are unique not only for variety but for permanence and utility as well. To make full use of the medium, the ceramist or potter not only needs skill, imagination, and artistic vision, but he also needs to have a sound knowledge of the technical side of the craft. This knowledge has not been easy to come by, and many of those seriously engaged in pottery have learned through endless experimentation and discouraging failures. It is hoped that the present work will enable the creative worker to go more directly to his goal in pottery, and that it will enable him to experiment intelligently and with a minimum of lost effort. While technical information must not be considered as an end in itself, it is a necessary prerequisite to a free and creative choice of means in ceramics. None of the subjects included are dealt with exhaustively, and I have tried not to overwhelm the reader with details. The information given is presented in as practical form as possible, and no more technical data or chemical theory is given than has been thought necessary to clarify the subject. This work is organized as follows: Part One—Clay Chapter I. Geologic Origins of Clay Chapter 2. The Chemical Composition of Clay Chapter 3. The Physical Nature of Clay Chapter 4. Drying and Firing Clay Chapter 5. Kinds of Clay Chapter 6. Clay Bodies Chapter 7. Mining and Preparing Clay Part Two—Glazes Chapter 8. The Nature of Glass and Glazes Chapter 9. Early Types of Glazes Chapter 10. The Oxides and Their Function in Glaze Forming Chapter 11. Glaze Materials Chapter 12. Glaze Calculations, Theory and Objectives Chapter 13. Glaze Calculation Using Materials Containing More Than One Oxide Chapter 14. Calculating Glaze Formulas from Batches or Recipes Chapter 15. Practical Problems in Glaze Calculation Chapter 16. The Composition of Glazes Chapter 17. Types of Glazes Chapter 18. Originating Glaze Formulas Chapter 19. Fritted Glazes Chapter 20. Glaze Textures Chapter 21. Sources of Color in Glazes Chapter 22. Methods of Compounding and Blending Colored Glazes Chapter 23. Glaze Mixing and Application Chapter 24. Firing Glazes Chapter 25. Glaze Flaws Chapter 26. Engobes Chapter 27. Underglaze Colors and Decoration Chapter 28. Overglaze Decoration Chapter 29. Reduction Firing and Reduction Glazes Chapter 30. Special Glazes and Glaze Effects
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Mid range Glazes written by John Britt and published by Lark Ceramics Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Ceramics Monthly, most potters glaze their pieces at mid-range temperatures--and this complete studio guide eliminates the guesswork from the popular process. Along with hundreds of recipes, it explores mixing, application, specific firing and cooling cycles, and much more. See how to boost colors, achieve results that equal high-fire glazing, and stretch your boundaries with new techniques.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to High Fire Glazes written by John Britt and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With recipes for mixing, testing, applying, and firing hundreds of high-fire glazes, this fully illustrated reference will help all ceramists gain a better understanding of glazes and the factors that make them work."--Book Jacket.
Download or read book Glazes from a Potter s Perspective written by Steve Loucks and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glazes from a Potter's Perspective: A Simple, Kitchen-Method Approach to Understanding Glaze Development¿ is a book that demystifies and explains glazes from a potter's perspective. The book is filled with valuable information from the vast glazing experimentation and experience of master potter, Steve Loucks. His testing methods and approach differ from the scientific approach for making glazes where ceramic engineers think in terms of what and how many molecules of certain chemicals make up the glaze within their ratios and limits to Steve¿s approach that is from a potter's perspective. He goes right to the tests using the actual ingredients that are available from ceramic supply centers to make glazes. His simple, kitchen-method approach is easy to understand without the complicated use of mathematical, ceramic engineering calculations, or the need for software programs. It goes right to the glaze tests to see how much and to what extent an influencing ingredient has on a glaze, the actual instead of predicted results. His testing methods and processes, which are outlined and illustrated throughout the book, are easy to follow yielding effective, useful results while using the glaze materials in a resourceful manner to be environmentally responsible. The book begins by identifying the numerous characteristics that differentiate and distinguish the various glazes that he has worked with throughout his ceramics career to provide a common vocabulary for ceramic artists. Glazes are explained first in theory and then in reality. Further discussion outlines the component parts that make up a glaze to gain an understanding on how to evaluate a glaze to adjust its melting temperature, flow, and surface qualities. Then, the testing procedures are outlined and illustrated to accomplish those tasks. Additional information includes the influencing factors affecting a glaze, glaze application methods, and firing processes. A supplemental chapter lists the glaze recipes used on the pieces illustrated in the book of his and the contributing editor, Lynnette Hesser's work, including the glazing processes used on each piece. Steve's goal is to help ceramic artists gain a better understanding of glazes for greater success with their glazing, glaze development, and artwork.
Download or read book The Ceramic Glaze Handbook written by Mark Burleson and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No pot is left unturned, as the author features elegant examples of major glaze techniques.” —Booklist. “This well-illustrated handbook...covers glaze chemistry, application techniques, firing, and problem solving. Color photographs comparing fired samples are particularly good. Useful for studio potters and hobbyists.”—Library Journal.
Download or read book Crystalline Glazes written by Diane Creber and published by A & C Black. This book was released on 2005 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book New Ceramics Special Effect Glazes written by Linda Bloomfield and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Glazes Cone 6 written by Michael Bailey and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2001-07-03 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exceptionally wide variety of glazes and glazing techniques possible at this popular temperature are fully explored in this excellent resource.
Download or read book Mastering Cone 6 Glazes written by Ron Roy and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2020-01-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master potters John Hesselberth and Ron Roy present this practical guide to making and using cone 6 glazes. Artists will be able to quickly learn the basics of glaze chemistry and firing, and even formulate their own appealing glazes. Mastering Cone 6 Glazes is an invaluable resource for do-it-yourself potters of all ages and experience levels.
Download or read book Crystalline Glazes written by Fara Shimbo and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-08 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crystalline Glazes: Understanding the Process and Materials is a complete course in this most esoteric of ceramic arts which will be of use to beginners and seasoned potters alike. All aspects of developing, mixing, coloring, applying and firing to maximize the beauty of these glazes are covered in detail in an easy to read, one-on-one style. Illustrations of various aspects of glazing, color combinations using both readily-available and rare-earth colorants are included, as are recipes for tried-and-true glazes that will help you on your path to success.
Download or read book The Handbook of Glaze Recipes written by Linda Bloomfield and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential resource for all potters, containing a broad range of glaze recipes and clay bodies, illustrated with helpful test tiles.
Download or read book Glazes and Glazing Techniques written by Greg Daly and published by Gentle Breeze Publishing Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Oriental Glazes written by Michael Bailey and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2004-08-18 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how best to achieve oriental glazes by discussing materials, glaze analysis and recipes, kilns and fuel, and reduction firing techniques.
Download or read book Ceramic Glazes written by Jacob Williams and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-10 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the Timeless Art of Glazing and Firing and Discover How to Effortlessly Craft Aesthetic Ceramic Pieces with This Comprehensive Guide Have you ever looked at a decorative ceramic piece in awe and wondered if you could do this yourself too? Are you a ceramic artist that struggles a lot with getting the glaze right? Tired of wasting precious time on bad glazes and having to redo them over and over again? Would you like to say goodbye to "glazing blues" and take your glazing skills to the next level? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then keep reading... In this complete introduction to ceramic glazing and firing, you'll discover all the knowledge, tools and technique you need to become a master glazer from setting up your glazing workspace and choosing the right tools and equipment for your job to crafting your own recipe. Here's a snippet of what you're going to discover in Ceramic Glazes: Everything you need to know about the intriguing history of ceramics and glazes as a beginner A crash guide to understanding the delicate science behind glazes from vitrification to the properties of glaze A complete list of all the essential equipment you're going to need to make amazing glazes from safety equipment to glaze supplies Step-by-step instructions for applying glaze effectively on your ceramic pieces using the different methods 4 little-known extra tips to help you make sure your glaze comes out amazing every time How to develop your own glaze recipe from scratch for that unique, one-of-a-kind ceramic glaze A foolproof 10-factor checklist you need to help you choose the perfect kiln for firing your glazes ...and much, much more! No matter the level of your current glazing abilities, this book is brimming with full-color photographs and detailed instructions of different glazing, molding and firing techniques that are designed to take you from zero to glazing hero in as little time as possible! Ready to make your first or next ceramic masterpiece? Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button to get started TODAY!
Download or read book Understanding Pottery Glazes written by David Green and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glaze written by Brian J. Taylor and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Potters of all levels will find a wealth of guidance on the glazing process as several of today's leading ceramicists share the recipes behind their most stunning works of art. Includes more than 450 beautiful illustrations, technical how-to section, and detailed glossary.
