Dry Glazes (Ceramics Handbooks)

One of the things that annoys me the most about many books on glazes, is that they usually concentrate on high firing, with very little for those who chose for one reason or another not to high fire. It's almost as though unless you fire to mid or high stoneware temperatures, you can't be a 'serious' ceramic artist.The good news for me personally, is that this book includes plenty of recipes for both ends of the temperature spectrum. I was particularly looking for dry crawl glazes, and have referred to this book again and again for advice. There are detailed descriptions of each glaze, with illustrations, and most importantly they actually work! I also appreciated the selection of work from artists which show combinations of glazes from the book, sometimes with surprising results. I don't know of any other book exclusively devoted to dry glazes - and even if they exist it would be hard to beat this very useful and interesting handbook. It is everything other reviewers have said and more.The author must have undertaken a vast amount of experimentation and research in order to compile the book, and I certainly felt as though I was getting my money's worth (which is definitely not always the case). There is absolutely no padding or pages wasted with large illustrations ofmaterials or equipment - again we have all seen this before and it is infuriating. The book is very much to the point and concentrates on what it is supposed to do.A very worthwhile buy whatever your level of experience, and a must for those interested in the alchemy and effects of dry glazes.

excellent for making ur own dry glazes, makes u feel like an alchemist! beautiful blue mottled glaze that is dry at 1000 degrees fires but melts to shiny if started at 1100 degrees. well worth buying

An excellent addition to a potters library. Well laid out with good photos and plenty of interesting glaze recipes.

Good book

Excellent.

Lots of glaze recipes. American though so some of the ingredients are a bit different if you live in a different country. Very informative though. Techniques too which is good.

Very interesting book with great pieces of information and inspiring tip's :D

a really good book with lots of info and recipes. Came in perfect condition.