Ceramics Handbook A Guide to Glaze Calculation, Materials & Processes

In CERAMICS HANDBOOK: A GUIDE TO GLAZE CALCULATION, MATERIALS AND PROCESSES, Charles "Bud" McKee provides a panorama of practical advice, technical data & scientific information that helps the ceramic artist expand their creative expression. Opening with background information about clay & the chemistry of glazes, the book continues to provide thorough descriptions of glaze materials, their characteristics, color response, & sources. Mr. McKee also discusses major glaze defects, glaze colorants, techniques for glaze application ad decoration, & special glazes. To round out this comprehensive, yet understandable guide, there is a chapter on kilns & firing techniques, & another chapter that covers the hazards of a ceramics studio. At the heart of CERAMICS HANDBOOK is a presentation of the a scientific method for calculating glazes. Step-by-step examples demonstrate how to calculate glazes, from simple to complex, including a shortcut technique. Numerous photos, tables, a glossary & forms to assist in make one's own glazes. CERAMICS HANDBOOK tells you what you need to know & why. ISBN 0-89863-072-X. Star Publishing Company, P.O. Box 68, Belmont, CA 94002. Phone (650) 591-3505; fax (650) 591-3898 email: mail@starpublishing.comMcKee, Charles is the author of 'Ceramics Handbook A Guide to Glaze Calculation, Materials & Processes' with ISBN 9780898630725 and ISBN 089863072X.