From Library Journal
Because the glaze is a critical factor in determining the final appearance of a ceramic piece, potters need good guides and formulas for successful glazes. This well-illustrated handbook by professional ceramist and instructor Burleson covers glaze chemistry, application techniques, firing, and problem solving. Color photographs comparing fired samples are particularly good. A collection of formulas by other artists is categorized by type of clay body and firing temperature. Useful for studio potters and hobbyists, this book belongs in general arts and crafts collections. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Booklist
Just as clothes make the man or woman, glazes make the clay. Practicing potter and teacher Burleson simplifies both the chemical and aesthetic techniques necessary to master "any material that melts and fuses permanently onto clay's surface." He begins with an investigation of the three compounds integral to glazes--glass formers, stabilizers, and fluxes--and explores the different types of colorants, from stains and blends to opacifiers. There are plenty of photographic details about mixing, testing, techniques, health and safety, as well as 96 formulas and faults occurring in glazes that are too thick, over or under fired, or pulled away from the surface. No pot is left unturned, as the author is careful to feature elegant examples of major glaze techniques such as maiolica, trailing, resist, and raku. Intended for beginning and experienced potters. Barbara Jacobs
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Book Description
“No pot is left unturned, as the author features elegant examples of major glaze techniques.” —Booklist. “This well-illustrated handbook...covers glaze chemistry, application techniques, firing, and problem solving. Color photographs comparing fired samples are particularly good. Useful for studio potters and hobbyists.”—Library Journal.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

"No pot is left unturned, as the author features elegant examples of major glaze techniques."--Booklist

"Useful for studio potters and hobbyists."--Library Journal

Here, in one colorfully illustrated handbook, is all the art and science of glazing, from its origins and chemical nature to achieving brilliant color, setting firing temperatures, and avoiding faults. A variety of extremely talented experts share a rich diversity of formulas, details on how they use glazes, and excellent insights drawn from personal experience. Distinguish opaque from translucent from transparent glazes, and most important, feast your eyes on one colorful example after another: glossy glaze on a beautiful covered jar, traditional majolica on a handbuilt earthenware salt and pepper set, and much more.

SYNOPSIS

"This well-illustrated handbook...covers glaze chemistry, application techniques, firing, and problem solving. Color photographs comparing fired samples are particularly good. A collection of formulas by other artists is categorized by type of clay body and firing temperature. Useful for studio potters and hobbyists, this book belongs in general arts and crafts sections."—Library Journal. "No pot is left unturned, as the author is careful to feature elegant examples of major glaze techniques such as maiolica, trailing, resist and raku."—Booklist.

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Library Journal