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Ash Glazes | |
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| Paperback - 216 pages Revised edition (September 1998) | ||
| Robert Tichane | ||
| A noted potter and chemist takes the guesswork out of ash glazes by sharing the results of his experimentation. This guide to ash glazes provides practical and usable information that will benefit both the novice and experienced potter. 300+ photos, 16 in color. | ||
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Ash Glazes (Second Edition) |
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| Hardcover, 160 pages 8 1/2 x 11
205 color, 11 b/w illus. ISBN 0-8122-3721-8 $45.00 |
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| Phil Rogers | ||
| Ash glaze, as the name suggests, is a glaze derived from ashes. The earliest such glazes can be traced back to the Shang period in China (c. 1500 B.C.), and it is thought they were produced accidentally, the result of white-hot wood ash being carried through the kiln with the draft of the fire and settling onto the pots, where the searing white heat melted it to a glass. Three thousand years later, wood ash remains an important and immensely popular feature of pottery glaze making. For the modern potter, the satisfaction of working with ash glazes comes from following an ancient tradition as well as from using materials that occur naturally. The results of different wood ashes often vary dramatically, making it possible to achieve a wide range of unique finishes. Even wood from the same species of tree garnered just miles apart can produce subtly different results. In this second edition of Ash Glazes, Phil Rogers covers the history of ash glazes and proceeds to discuss the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes and transforming them into glazes. In the final portion of the book, he looks at the work of some leading international potters whose work is typified by the array of finishes that they achieve through their use of wood ash glazes. Images of their work offer an impressive display of the colors and techniques possible through this glazing technique. | ||
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Celadon Blues | ||
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| Paperback - 240 pages (January 1999) 16-page color section. 150 b&w photos. | |||
| Robert Tichane | |||
| The definitive reference for potters of all skill levels who want to duplicate celadon glazes, one of the oldest and most beautiful high-fire reduction glazes, Depending on application, content, and firing technique, celadon glazes can produce sky blue, apply green, soft gray, or any shade between. Because of the variations, achieving a specific effect is tricky. That's where Tichane's exhaustive research and experimentation can help. Tichane has carefully dissected ancient Chinese glazes and reconstructed them with modern materials. After conducting thousands of tests, he offers lucid explanations of the results and techniques. This practical books is the best of both worlds-- a technical manual written in non0technical language. this guide carefully dissects Chinese glazes and reconstructs them with modern materials. The author offers explanations of the results and techniques. | |||
 | Copper Red Glazes: A guide to producing these elusive glazes | |
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| Paperback - 336 pages (September 1998) 50 color and 15 b&w photos. | ||
| Robert Tichane | ||
| Potters everywhere will welcome "Copper Red Glazes", the ultimate reference for this tricky but stunning glaze. Finally potters can master ancient secrets without expensive and frustrating experimentation. This comprehensive book provides insight into the problems encountered when making copper red glazes. Potters of al skill levels will benefit from the practical instruction offered. | ||
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Crystalline Glazes | ||
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| Paperback - NEW 2nd Edition 2005 | |||
| Diane Creber | |||
| Crystalline glazes have a magical quality that appeals to many
potters. In this book, Diane Creber examines their intriguing history and discusses the various aspects of producing these
fascinating glazes. She describes suitable clays and kilns, glaze recipes, glazing techniques, and how to fire in both oxidation
and reduction. Achieving halos and growing particular crystal shapes are also discussed. 1. History of crystalline glazes 2. Crystals from nature 3. Crystals grown under controlled conditions 4. Types of crystalline glazes 5. Clay bodies and forms 6. Ingredients in a crystalline glaze 7. Glazing 8. Kilns 9. Firing aids 10. Firing crystalline glazes 11. Reduction-fired crystalline glazes 12. After the firing 13. Attitudes and aesthetics Appendices 1. Clay Recipes 2. Frits 3. Glaze Recipes | |||
 | Chinese Glazes: Their Origins, Chemistry and Reaction | |
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| 278 pages, 100 color and 180 B&W photos, 9" x 11 1/2" Hardcover | ||
| Nigel Wood | ||
| This outstanding art/technical book traces the development of China's great glaze tradition. In this major work on Oriental ceramics and glazes, a leading authority on Far Eastern pottery traces the development of Chinese glazes and glazing techniques from antiquity to the modern era. Wood describes how the glazes were made, provides an analysis of their composition, and shows how they can be duplicated today with common raw materials available in the West. Lavish photographs depict examples of the Chinese arts as found in pottery ranging from simple earthenware jars excavated at Neolithic sites to exquisitely designed dishes found in imperial tombs. An essential reference for scholar and collector alike. Its wealth of illustrative material and technical information make it an inspiring work as well for anyone seeking to recreate these astonishing wares. | ||
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Macro-Crystalline Glazes | ||
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| Peter Illsley | |||
| The Challenge of Crystals | |||