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The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors: Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiration for Low-Temperature Firing with Big Results

The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors: Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiration for Low-Temperature Firing with Big Results

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Explore the creative possibilities of this incredibly versatile range of glazes with this comprehensive guide for ceramic artists of all levels.

Unlock the world of low-fire glazes with The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors. Potter, podcaster, and author of Mastering the Potter's Wheel, Ben Carter, challenges the belief that serious artists work exclusively with high-temperature materials, sharing years of research on crafting exquisite low-fire pots and glazes. Delve into the benefits of firing at lower temperatures, explore the visual nuances of low-fire glazes, and witness renowned artists thriving in this temperature range.

Illustrated with stunning photography of work by Carter and other artists, this visually captivating resource covers:
  • Insights into the benefits and visual attributes of low-fire glazes
  • Guidance on setting up a glaze lab
  • An explanation of how glaze is formulated
  • Troubleshooting tips for common glaze faults
  • Designing and making test tiles
  • Techniques for layering, using glaze as form, integrating decals, atmospheric firing, and more
  • Tried-and-true glaze recipes--from gloss to satin, matte, and tin--for varied finishes and color creation


Whether you are new to the world of ceramic glazes or looking to expand your knowledge of low-fire glazes, The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes is your path through a world of artistic possibilities.

The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today's top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions.

Also available from the series: Amazing Glaze, Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations, Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay, Mastering Kilns and Firing, Mastering Hand Building, and Mastering the Potter's Wheel.

Author: Ben Carter
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Quarry Books
Published: 09/10/2024
Series: Mastering Ceramics
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.83lbs
Size: 10.24h x 8.30w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9780760385845
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