Salt Glazing
Seiten
2020
Herbert Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78994-038-1 (ISBN)
Herbert Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-78994-038-1 (ISBN)
Salt-glazed ceramics are very popular both among makers and collectors,
due to their distinctive 'orange peel' surface. This guide covers the
history and technical side of salt glazing as well as providing a
showcase of the leading salt glaze artists from around the world.
A guide to the historical and technical side of salt glazing with work from leading international salt glazing artists.
Salt-glazing has a long history, from its early use in German storage jars, then in Victorian industrial sewage pipes to its current position as one of the most exciting areas of studio ceramics.
In this book, Phil Rogers teaches you all aspects of this very special glazing technique. Starting with a brief overview of the history of salt glazing, he then discusses the technical considerations that set this form of glazing apart from all others. Given particular consideration are kilns, which are such an important factor in this technique. Finally, discover the work of the world's leading artists using this particular medium.
Salt glazing, with its distinctive 'orange peel' surface, has long attracted both makers and collectors. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book is a must on the reference shelves of all ceramicists and collectors or studio ceramics, but it should particularly appeal to all those who enjoy the wonderful surface textures that this medium provides.
due to their distinctive 'orange peel' surface. This guide covers the
history and technical side of salt glazing as well as providing a
showcase of the leading salt glaze artists from around the world.
A guide to the historical and technical side of salt glazing with work from leading international salt glazing artists.
Salt-glazing has a long history, from its early use in German storage jars, then in Victorian industrial sewage pipes to its current position as one of the most exciting areas of studio ceramics.
In this book, Phil Rogers teaches you all aspects of this very special glazing technique. Starting with a brief overview of the history of salt glazing, he then discusses the technical considerations that set this form of glazing apart from all others. Given particular consideration are kilns, which are such an important factor in this technique. Finally, discover the work of the world's leading artists using this particular medium.
Salt glazing, with its distinctive 'orange peel' surface, has long attracted both makers and collectors. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book is a must on the reference shelves of all ceramicists and collectors or studio ceramics, but it should particularly appeal to all those who enjoy the wonderful surface textures that this medium provides.
Phil Rogers was a well-known British potter. He was a fellow of the Craft Potters Association and had in the past been chairman of its council; he was also a member of the International Academy of Ceramics. His work appears in numerous collections and his pots are exhibited and sold around the world.
Acknowledgements
1. Introduction
2. Clay Bodies Suitable for Salt Glazing
3. Slips and Glazes for the Salt Kiln
4. Decoration
5. The Salt Kiln
6. Stacking a Salt Kiln
7. Firing a Salt Kiln
8. Environmental Concerns over Salt Firing
9. Profiles
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 02.10.2020 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 200 colour images |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 219 x 276 mm |
| Gewicht | 1262 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78994-038-9 / 1789940389 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78994-038-1 / 9781789940381 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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