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The Ceramic Glaze Handbook
by Mark Burleson

Publisher Lark
Edition Paperback

Enjoy working with clay more than ever before! Grasp the full potential of glazes with this invaluable book that details the art and science of glazing from its origins and chemical nature to how to achieve brilliant colour, set the right firing temperatures, and avoid faults. With many beautiful examples throughout. Completely revised and updated.

Price: £17.95

Glazes and Glazing Techniques
by Greg Daly

Publisher A & C Black

The author takes a straightforward, empirical approach to the subject of glazes. He shows the reader how to develop glaze recipes by the 'trial and error' method. He also helps the reader to understand the function of the materials in the glaze, how they affect the colouring oxides, and how variations in application and firing can alter the final outcome. The aim of the book is to provide a simple guide to the subject which will educate as well as inspire.

Price: £24.99

The Potter's Book of Glaze Recipes
by Emmanuel Cooper

Publisher A & C Black

Probably the essential classic guide to glazes. A short introduction to glazes with basic instructions on making your own glazes, followed by a comprehensive collection of glaze recipes, giving a range of temperatures and variations on glazes. A very useful reference book for any potter or ceramicist.

Price: £19.99

Glazes for the Craft Potter
by Harry Fraser

Publisher A & C Black

A reference book on glaze technology and practice. It discusses not only the calculation of glaze composition and formulae, but also glaze preparation from the initial crushing and grinding of raw materials through the actual making of the glaze. It also includes information on the use of gums and binders, flocculation and the use of suspending agents.

Price: £14.99

The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes
by John Britt

Publisher Lark
Edition Hardback

With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes used today, this reference will prove a boon to ceramicists who want to master this complex aspect of the art. Author John Britt offers a thorough examination of glaze materials, chemistry, and tools, and presents the basics of mixing, application, and firing procedures. There’s specific information on each type of glaze, including copper, iron, shino, salt/soda, crystalline, and more.

Price: £19.95

Ash Glazes
by Phil Rogers

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Hardback

In this classic book, Phil Rogers sketches the history of ash glazes, the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes, how to make them into glazes and how to use them to glaze pots.

Price: £29.99

Salt Glazing
by Phil Rogers

Publisher A & C Black

The distinctive 'orange peel' surface of salt-glazed ceramics ensures that they stand out in any collection. This book covers the history and technical aspects of salt glazing, as well as showcasing the leading salt glaze artists from around the world.

Price: £34.99

Glazes from Natural Sources
by Brian Sutherland

Publisher A & C Black

This is a new, revised and updated version of Brian Sutherland's classic book on making glazes from natural sources. It is essentially a practical book that deals with locating your own glaze material and how to construct, test and use the glazes you create. The emphasis is always on careful planning and control which ensures results are repeatable. This makes the science behind making glazes from natural sources both understandable and feasible.

Price: £18.99

Ceramics Handbooks: Oriental Glazes
by Michael Bailey

Publisher A & C Black

This handbook gives in-depth analysis of Oriental glazes which can be notoriously difficult to master. It discusses recipes, chemical make-up, troubleshooting, and examines current artists use of these glazes. This is the basic how-to-do guide on Oriental glazes offering a starting point for beginners and a rich source of recipes and approaches to the established potter.

Price: £14.99

Ceramics Handbooks: Crystalline Glazes
by Diane Creber

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

This book examines the history of crystalline glazes and various aspects of their production, describing suitable clays and kilns, glaze recipes, glazing techniques and how to fire in both oxidation and reduction. This second edition has been updated to include information about new crystalline glaze potters and redesigned with colour illustrations.

Price: £14.99

Ceramics Handbooks: Glazes: Cone 6
by Mike Bailey

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

Using middle-range temperatures (cone 6) to achieve stoneware qualities has advantages and disadvantages. In this book, the author details developments in firing at this temperature. He also discusses: glazes (including special effects), brush on glazes, coloured slips, and glaze stains, including recipes.

Price: £14.99

Ceramics Handbooks: Soda Glazing
by Ruthanne Tudball

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

The technique of soda glazing in ceramics is becoming more popular with potters, because, like salt glazing, it produces an attractive 'orange-peel' texture to the object to be glazed, yet offers a more subtle range of colours while being more environmentally friendly.;The author of this book discusses the history and techniques of soda glazing, giving plans of kilns and detailed notes on how to produce this attractive effect.

Price: £14.99

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