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.
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
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