Glazes for the Contemporary Maker

AvLouisa Taylor

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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Quite simply, everything you need to know about glazes. Glazes for the Contemporary Maker is an essential guide for all ceramic artists and potters looking to expand their knowledge and gain confidence in this dynamic area of ceramics practice. The book provides a holistic approach and serves as an introduction to glaze chemistry, materials knowledge and methods of application via detailed step-by-step guidance and informative text. Packed with over 200 illustrated glaze recipes, it is an indispensable reference, which covers everything from shiny, opaque, matt, crystalline to special effect glazes that span across the temperature ranges. Supported by impressive examples of work by leading practitioners, this book provides inspiration and a source of practical tips and advice, allowing you to learn and initiate your own creative path through this exciting subject.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-09-11
Mått:215 x 260 x 10 mm
Vikt:490 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Ceramics
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN:9780719842405

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Louisa Taylor trained in Ceramics & Glass at the Royal College of Art, London. Examples of her work are held in private and public collections, and she has received numerous design awards and accolades. Alongside her practice, Louisa lectures on ceramics at the University of Brighton.

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All ceramic makers are looking to expand their knowledge of glaze practice. The book gives a holistic approach and serves as an introduction to glaze chemistry, materials knowledge and methods of application via detailed step-by-step guidance. You will find many examples of work by leading practitioners, providing practical tips and advice. The focus of the book is to help demystify the many different aspects of glaze practice. It contains work by many leading makers working today, such as Anna Barlow, Tessa Eastman, Tanya Gomez and Anna Silverton – Packed with over 200illustrated glaze recipes. It covers everything from shiny, opaque, matt, crystalline to special effect glazes. This is a must-reference book!