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    Ceramic Glazing for Beginners: What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes
    Ceramic Glazing for Beginners: What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes
    Ceramic Glazing for Beginners: What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes
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    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!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherForgingHero Publishing
    Release dateNov 3, 2019
    ISBN9781393853008
    Ceramic Glazing for Beginners: What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes

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      Ceramic Glazing for Beginners - Gill Roy

      Ceramic Glazing for Beginners

      What Every Ceramic Artist Should Know to Get Better Glazes

      © Copyright 2019 - All rights reserved.

      The content contained within this book may not be reproduced, duplicated or transmitted without direct written permission from the author or the publisher.

      Under no circumstances will any blame or legal responsibility be held against the publisher, or author, for any damages, reparation, or monetary loss due to the information contained within this book, either directly or indirectly.

      Legal Notice:

      This book is copyright protected. It is only for personal use. You cannot amend, distribute, sell, use, quote or paraphrase any part, or the content within this book, without the consent of the author or publisher.

      Disclaimer Notice:

      Please note the information contained within this document is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All effort has been executed to present accurate, up to date, reliable, complete information. No warranties of any kind are declared or implied. Readers acknowledge that the author is not engaging in the rendering of legal, financial, medical or professional advice. The content within this book has been derived from various sources. Please consult a licensed professional before attempting any techniques outlined in this book.

      By reading this document, the reader agrees that under no circumstances is the author responsible for any losses, direct or indirect, that are incurred as a result of the use of information contained within this document, including, but not limited to, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

      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.

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