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Glaze Book for Dummies?
Is there something similar to a Glaze Book for Dummies? I am not able to find a
class that specifically addresses glazes and very much want to learn more about making them. I am curious about underglazing right now but know precious little about the how- to aspect. And Mason stains? What are they used for specifically? See why I need a book for Dummies? |
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If you are doing cone6 I would suggest Ron Roy and John Hesselbreth (SP?)
Mastering Cone 6 Glazes book. It is available from their web site as well as from pottery suppliers. I tells you in plain English what the parts of the glaze are and what they do. Then there are several recipes included to start from. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Penni Stoddart of Penelope's Pots Full Time Education Assistant, Part Time Potter Sometimes we just need to remember what the rules of life really are... You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape. "GaSeku" wrote in message ... Is there something similar to a Glaze Book for Dummies? I am not able to find a class that specifically addresses glazes and very much want to learn more about making them. I am curious about underglazing right now but know precious little about the how- to aspect. And Mason stains? What are they used for specifically? See why I need a book for Dummies? |
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I just bought that book, but haven't seen them address stains or much at all on
underglazing. Of course, I've been known to overlook things before. I think I am feeling so in the dark because I am a very visual person and would greatly benefit from a class covering all different ways of glazing. I was told that there aren't any classes because it's really all so simple. That REALLY makes me feel D-U-M-B. |
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Thank you, Deg. I just purchased the Rhodes/Hopper book and am looking through
an old Chappell book. Things are beginning to make some sense. I know things will begin to fall into place once I get a fair foundation of knowledge built. I have a question on using oxides as a stain. Say I want to paint a simple design on a mug. If I understand correctly, I can mix red oxide, for example, with enough water to make a paintable paste and then apply my design, right? If I am not heavy handed, I shouldn't have a problem with it running, right? Once it's dry I could then apply a clear or transparent glaze over all? With answers to these question I think I may actually be off and runnin'! Then I'll play with a white base and different colorants. Thanks so your help and for not laughing at my total ignorance. |
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If you can find a copy, The Potters' Pallet is a rather useful book in
the area you are addressing. one of the authors is named Ogden. Can't remember any more; I lent my copy and guess what: it's vanished! Steve In article , GaSeku writes I just bought that book, but haven't seen them address stains or much at all on underglazing. Of course, I've been known to overlook things before. I think I am feeling so in the dark because I am a very visual person and would greatly benefit from a class covering all different ways of glazing. I was told that there aren't any classes because it's really all so simple. That REALLY makes me feel D-U-M-B. -- Steve Mills Bath UK |
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Thank you Steve. I'll keep my eyes open for it. Sorry your "vanished". I never
loan my books anymore. My sister gave me a bookmark that says, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be"! |
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In article , Steve Mills
writes If you can find a copy, The Potters' Pallet is a rather useful book in the area you are addressing. one of the authors is named Ogden. Can't remember any more; I lent my copy and guess what: it's vanished! Steve 'The Potter's Palette' is by Christine Constant and Steve Ogden Published by Apple Press, London in 1996 ISBN 1-85076-723-8 I agree it's a useful book. And apropos the book theft, here's a bit from a poem by Robert Service, called 'Book Borrower': 'But worst of all I hate those crooks (May hell-fires burn them!) Who beg the loan of cherished books And don't return them. My books are tendrils of myself No shears can sever . . . May he who rapes one from my shelf Be damned forever.' I slip a copy of this poem in any book I lend . . . but it doesn't always work! Jake Loddington POULTON-LE-FYLDE, Lancs. UK |
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Steve,
I found the book on Amazon.com and ordered it this morning. Thank you! Gaye |
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