New Ceramics: Special Effect Glazes Book by Linda Bloomfield (Trade Paperback)

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1912217872
ISBN-13
9781912217878
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18038495537

Product Key Features

Book Title
Special Effect Glazes
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Ceramics, Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, Pottery & Ceramics, Materials Science / Ceramics
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Technology & Engineering, Science, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Linda Bloomfield
Book Series
New Ceramics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
17.7 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.2 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
738.127
Table Of Content
Acknowledgements Introduction Section 1: Glaze Principles and Application 1. Understanding Glazes 2. Glaze Materials and Minerals 3. Colouring Glazes 4. Impurities and Variation In Materials 5. Stability and Durability 6. Creating and Testing Glazes 7. Glaze Mixing and Application 8. Firing 9. Glaze 'Defects' Section 2: Special Effect Glazes 10. Special Effects: The Chemistry 11. Crackle Glazes 12. Ash Glazes 13. Celadon and Copper Red Glazes 14. Drippy Glazes and Chun Glazes 15. Crystalline Glazes 16. Shrink and Crawl: Lichen Glazes 17. Volcanic, Lava or Crater Glazes 18. Spotted Glazes 19. Metallic Glazes 20. Layering Glazes Conclusion References Bibliography Appendices 1. Glaze Materials UK:US Materials Substitutions 2. Orton Cone Temperatures 3. Ceramic Materials, Chemical Formula and Molecular Weight 4. Limits for Stable Glazes 5. Periodic Table of Elements 6. Materials Analysis for UK Frits, Clays and Feldspars 7. Materials Analysis for US Frits, Clays and Feldspars Suppliers Laboratories for Leach Testing of Glazes Health and Safety Index
Synopsis
A complete guide to fantastic special effects glazes for the studio potter. In this dazzling and informative book, a whole world of special effects glazes are explored including crackle glazes, crystal glazes, crater glazes, lichen glazes and drippy glazes. In this essential potter's handbook, discover how each glaze ingredient contributes to the end result, from the volcanic effects of silicon carbide, to the mottling and streaking powers of light magnesium carbonate. With stunning colour photographs throughout, each type of glaze effect is demonstrated from both emerging and established ceramicists., A complete guide to fantastic special effects glazes for studio potters. 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 if you are interested in creating eye-catching glazes and wanting to develop your knowledge of glaze-making, or experiment with your own formulas to achieve the perfect finish.
LC Classification Number
TP812

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