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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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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. |
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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 |
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