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Explore the creative possibilities of this incredibly versatile range of glazes with this comprehensive guide for ceramic artists of all levels.
Unlock the world of low-fire glazes with The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors. Potter, podcaster, and author of Mastering the Potter's Wheel, Ben Carter, challenges the belief that serious artists work exclusively with high-temperature materials, sharing years of research on crafting exquisite low-fire pots and glazes. Delve into the benefits of firing at lower temperatures, explore the visual nuances of low-fire glazes, and witness renowned artists thriving in this temperature range.
Illustrated with stunning photography of work by Carter and other artists, this visually captivating resource covers:
Insights into the benefits and visual attributes of low-fire glazes
Guidance on setting up a glaze lab
An explanation of how glaze is formulated
Troubleshooting tips for common glaze faults
Designing and making test tiles
Techniques for layering, using glaze as form, integrating decals, atmospheric firing, and more
Tried-and-true glaze recipes—from gloss to satin, matte, and tin—for varied finishes and color creation
Whether you are new to the world of ceramic glazes or looking to expand your knowledge of low-fire glazes, The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes is your path through a world of artistic possibilities.
The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today's top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions.
Also available from the series: Amazing Glaze, Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations, Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay, Mastering Kilns and Firing, Mastering Hand Building, and Mastering the Potter's Wheel.
Contents
Introduction
CHAPTER 1:GETTING STARTED
Setting Up Your Glaze Lab
Studio Safety When Glazing
Choosing Your Clay
Testing a Clay Body
Designing and Making Tiles for Testing Glaze
CHAPTER 2:GLAZE FORMULATION
Basics of Ceramic Chemistry
Understanding a Glaze Recipe
Fixing Common Glaze Faults
The World of Colorants
Developing Color
CHAPTER 3: FINDING YOUR SURFACE
Building Layers with Slip and Underglaze
Terra Sigillata
Tin Glaze
Glaze as Form: Goop, Nerifoami, and Low-Fire Porcelain
Satin and Matte Glazes
Atmospheric Firing
Luster
Decals
China Painting Sculptural Surfaces
CHAPTER 4:TRIED-AND-TRUE
GLAZE RECIPES
Gloss Glazes
Satin and Matte Glazes
Tin Glazes
CHAPTER 5: LAB TESTS
Adding Colorants to a Glaze
Progression Tests
Understanding Colorants through Triaxial Blends
Resources
About the Author
About the Glaze Technician
Index
