Miranda Forrest

Natural Glazes

Collecting and Making

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. April 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 187mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 360g
• ISBN-13: 9780812222623
• ISBN-10: 0812222628
• Artikelnr.: 36937400

Autorenporträt

Miranda Forrest

Inhaltsangabe

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