Ceramic Finishes Oxides
A Practical Guide to Oxide Washes with 740+ Recipes for Ceramicists
A guide to oxide decoration in ceramics, including 740 tested recipes, practical techniques, and creative insights.
This book is an essential guide for ceramicists eager to refine their craft and explore the artistic potential of oxide decoration techniques. Written by a passionate expert, it provides an accessible approach to a specialized and often overlooked method in ceramics, emphasizing hands-on exploration over complex chemistry. The author shares over 740 tested recipes using 33 oxides and 17 ceramic base products. These results are beautifully illustrated through test tiles, giving readers a practical visual reference. You'll learn about the choice of clay, the classification and dosage of oxides, and methods of application. This invaluable resource demystifies the techniques behind oxide decoration while introducing the creative opportunities it offers, empowering you to experiment, create, and expand your artistic horizons. Whether you wish to replicate the author's formulas or dive into your own experiments, this manual provides the knowledge and inspiration needed to succeed.
This book is an essential guide for ceramicists eager to refine their craft and explore the artistic potential of oxide decoration techniques. Written by a passionate expert, it provides an accessible approach to a specialized and often overlooked method in ceramics, emphasizing hands-on exploration over complex chemistry. The author shares over 740 tested recipes using 33 oxides and 17 ceramic base products. These results are beautifully illustrated through test tiles, giving readers a practical visual reference. You'll learn about the choice of clay, the classification and dosage of oxides, and methods of application. This invaluable resource demystifies the techniques behind oxide decoration while introducing the creative opportunities it offers, empowering you to experiment, create, and expand your artistic horizons. Whether you wish to replicate the author's formulas or dive into your own experiments, this manual provides the knowledge and inspiration needed to succeed.
About the author
Philippe Pirard has been doing ceramics for over 30 years. He is passionate about ceramic oxide glazes, and researches and gives classes on the subject at the Centre d'expression et de cre?ativite? in the province of Liege (Belguim).