Ceramic Glazing for Beginners: What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes
By Gill Roy
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I always struggled with glazing, but once I learned these secrets…
Are you a ceramic artist that struggles with glazing?
Do you have a love-hate relationship with glazing?
Do you get frustrated when the glaze does not come out right, and ruins your ceramic piece?
Are you tired of wasting time on bad glazes?
I, the author, will share the secret to getting the glazes you want, even if it's your first time working with ceramics.
In this book you will discover:
• The #1 glazing recipe you should use to make your first glaze, that is both cheap and easy to make
• 5 solutions to your most frustrating glazing problems
• One technique that can help you save months or even years of glazing research
• 5 simple glazing 'tricks' to always get the glaze you want
• The secret to testing glazes safely
• How to create test tiles that you can sell as miniature samples of your work
• The biggest surface decoration mistake you could be making that is ruining your glazing results
I understand that this subject can be highly technical.
Therefore this book has been designed in a way that it conveys the secrets taught inside in clear and compelling language.
The concepts are explained in the simplest way possible, so that you can unravel the mystery of glaze, without confusion.
Here are the answers to some questions you might have about this book:
Q: I have never done glazing before. Will this book help me achieve a good glaze on my first try?
A: Yes. This book has been designed to be useful to even the most novice artists and enthusiasts. So even if you have never picked up a brush, this book will help you out.
Q: How much experience does the author have?
A: I'm a ceramic artist that always struggled with glazing. After research, I have accumulated enough knowledge to help you get good glazes.
Q: I don't have any fancy equipment, can I still use the techniques inside this book?
A: Yes. You don't need a fancy studio to do good glazing. All you really need is access to a traditional kiln, to get started.
Note: This book does not have pictures
An artist's perspective to glaze, color, and ceramic surface will transform your love-hate relationship with glazing.
So if you want to get the perfect glaze on your latest project, without having to spend hours going through the tiring cycle of glazing and reglazing your pot then…
Take action and buy this book now!
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Ceramic Glazing for Beginners - Gill Roy
Ceramic Glazing for Beginners
What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes
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Table Of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Basics
What Is a Glaze?
Glaze Chemistry
The Glazing Process
Pot Making
Bisque Firing
Underglazing
Glaze Firing
Traditional and Modern Ceramics
Chapter 2: Equipment
Glazes
Mixing Tools and Containers
Application Tools
Basic Stationery
Turntable
Kiln
Miscellaneous Tools
Glaze Recipes
Recipe 1 - Matte Dipping Glaze
Recipe 2 - Eggshell Glaze
Recipe 3 - Satin Black Glaze
Recipe 4 - Transparent, Glossy Glaze
Recipe 5 - Semi-Opaque, Semi-Satin Glaze
Recipe 6 - Opaque, Glossy Glaze
Coloring Tips
Chapter 3: Design and Decoration
Layering
Layering Colors
Step-by-Step Layering
Specific Gravity
Surface Design
Graphic Design and Imagery
Chapter 4: Practical Application
Prepping for a Better Glaze
Application Techniques
Paper Resist
Sgraffito
Layered Sgraffito
Mishima/Inlay
Slip Trailing
Transfer
Painting
Maiolica
Glazing Colors
Testing Glazes
Test Tiles
Chapter 5: Kilns & Firing
Firing Techniques
Wood Firing
Salt and Soda Firing
Raku Firing
Crystalline Glazes
Low to High Fire
Oxidation & Reduction
Electric Kilns
Gas Kiln
Chapter 6: Reglazing
Chapter 7: Common Glazing Problems & Tips
5 Common Glazing Problems
Crazing
Shivering
Crawling
Lime Popping
Cracking
12 Helpful Tips
Conclusion
References
Introduction
Making ceramics is a diverse art form that goes back thousands of years and has long played a big role in several cultures around the world. Even when you take a quick look back in history, you will see ancient people producing or trading them. Some items also have an area in museums dedicated to them.
The thing is, working with clay is a time-consuming process that requires many steps. You need to know what type of clay to use, what shape it should hold, how hot the fire should be and where it needs to come from, etc. After all of that, you have to deal with the final and most critical step: glazing.
Glazing is a process that a lot of beginners tend to have a lot of issues with. When you are not used to it, you may end up coating your ceramic with too little or too much of it. Some ingredients may not always be available either, thus making a few recipes impossible to follow. The level of cleanliness that it requires is no joke as well, considering no one wants to see bubbles or bumps on their ceramics. Thus, it is safe to say that glaze can either bring your artwork to a new level of beauty or ruin your project completely and waste weeks of hard work.
The silver lining is that this book focuses on this final step. You do not have to try glazing blindly for the first time and hope that the recipes will work. This book will help you improve your glazing skills and judgment so that you can attain better glazes for your ceramic projects in the future
Chapter 1: The Basics
As mentioned above, the glaze can either make or break your ceramic work. It is important to put time and effort into planning your glaze before applying it, especially how you want the glaze to look and what its purpose is.
This chapter holds some basic information that will help you understand how glazes work and what they do.