Muutke küpsiste eelistusi

Glaze: The Ultimate Ceramic Artist's Guide to Glaze and Color [Kõva köide]

, (Ulster University UK)
  • Formaat: Hardback, 320 pages, Illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 18-Sep-2014
  • Kirjastus: Sourcebooks
  • ISBN-10: 0764166425
  • ISBN-13: 9780764166426
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Hardback, 320 pages, Illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 18-Sep-2014
  • Kirjastus: Sourcebooks
  • ISBN-10: 0764166425
  • ISBN-13: 9780764166426
Teised raamatud teemal:
Anyone who loves creating ceramics knows that glazing can be a labor of great love or the bane of the entire ceramic process. In the instructional and inspirational Glaze, potters will find a wealth of guidance on the glazing process as several of today's leading ceramicists share the recipes and techniques behind their most stunning works of art--each selected specifically for its unique glaze. Entries include:

  • An overview of the artists' work
  • A technical description of the featured piece
  • The artist's creative intention behind the glazes used
  • Glaze recipes

    Pieces are organized by color, so the potter can easily find work that relates to his or her own color aesthetic, or simply discover other incredible approaches. With more than 450 beautiful color illustrations, a technical how-to section, and a detailed glossary, Glaze is an absolute must have for potters of all levels.

    Potters of all levels will find a wealth of guidance on the glazing process as several of today's leading ceramicists share the recipes behind their most stunning works of art. Includes more than 450 beautiful illustrations, technical how-to section, and detailed glossary.
  • Foreword 6(2)
    About This Book 8(2)
    Chapter One Understanding Glazes
    10(32)
    The History of Glaze
    12(4)
    Firing Kilns and Measuring Heat
    16(4)
    Materials in the Lab
    20(4)
    Ceramic Materials
    24(10)
    Glaze Defects and Remedies
    34(2)
    Health and Safety
    36(6)
    Chapter Two Color
    42(26)
    Color in Glaze and Ceramics
    44(2)
    On Color
    46(6)
    White
    52(2)
    Black
    54(2)
    Blue
    56(2)
    Green
    58(2)
    Yellow
    60(2)
    Orange
    62(2)
    Red
    64(2)
    Pink/Purple
    66(2)
    Chapter Three Making and Testing Glazes
    68(32)
    Glaze Testing
    70(2)
    Understanding Recipes and Mixing Glazes
    72(2)
    Test Tiles
    74(4)
    Glaze Testing Methods
    78(8)
    Alterations: Testing for Characteristics
    86(2)
    Pushing the Limits
    88(2)
    Glaze Application
    90(4)
    Keeping a Glaze Journal
    94(2)
    Beyond Glaze
    96(4)
    Chapter Four Directory
    100(202)
    Glossary 302(3)
    Bibliography 305(1)
    Orton Cone Chart 306(2)
    Directory of Ceramic Materials 308(4)
    Index 312(6)
    Credits 318(2)
    Author Acknowledgments 320