The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10
By (Author) John Britt
Lark Books,U.S.
Lark Books,U.S.
1st August 2007
4th October 2007
United States
General
Non Fiction
738.144
Paperback
184
Width 216mm, Height 279mm
Glazing and Firing at Cone 10
With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes, this reference will prove a boon to ceramists who want to master this complex and versatile aspect of the art. Author John Britt, who served as Clay Coordinator at the respected Penland School of Crafts, has personally tested many of the recipes, and carefully reviews every one. He offers a thorough examination of glaze materials, chemistry, and tools, and presents the basics of mixing, application, and firing procedures.
Theres a wealth of information on various type of glazes, includingcopper, iron, shino, salt/soda, crystalline, and more. An exhaustive index of subjects and a separate index of glaze recipes will help ceramists find what they need, quickly and easily.