Natural Glazes Us Co Edition

Hand-mixed glazes from local ingredients produce unique ceramics that reflect the nearby environment. This colorful and concise book guides artists through natural glaze discovery and blending. With just a basic understanding of science and the local landscape, ceramics artists can create amazing effects.

List of contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. What is a ceramic glaze?

2. Recognizing natural glaze materials

3. Preparing materials

4. Glazes from rocks

5. Glazes from plants and animals

6. Making your glaze

7. Glaze application and firing

8. Found clay bodies

9. Natural materials for raku firing

10. Artists working with natural materials

11. Gallery

12. Health and safety

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

About the author

Miranda Forrest

Product details

• Authors: Miranda Forrest, Forrest Miranda
• Publisher: Black A&C Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.04.2013
• EAN: 9780812222623
• ISBN: 978-0-8122-2262-3
• Series: New Ceramics; New Ceramics
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Creative design; Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous