Dry Glazes

This book covers everything you need to understand, create and manipulate a range of glazes from satin matts to very dry surfaces. Dry glazes are widely used by ceramicists focusing on sculptural forms, where a glossy glaze may be inappropriate and a textural surface can add depth and complexity to the form. They are also used by potters (Lucie Rie and Hans Coper are well known examples) making nondomestic work. This book discusses slips, sigillatas, vitreous engobes, oxides and stains, a w...