Salt Glazing

by Phil Rogers

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781789944105
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	10/28/2025
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.19(w) x 10.31(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Phil Rogers (1951-2020) was a Welsh potter renowned for his salt-glazed and ash-glazed pots. He was a frequent lecturer and fellow of the Craft Potters Association.

Table of Contents

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