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Lustre
Series: Ceramics Handbooks
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Ideal for potters and ceramic artists with an interest in lustre techniques, experimental crafters seeking to develop their own metallic finishes, and anyone exploring advanced ceramic decoration methods. Suitable for both beginners wanting a clear, tested approach and experienced practitioners aiming to extend their repertoire.
Lustre is a very tricky technique which gives stunning results, but can be quite difficult to
achieve successfully. This handbook aims to explain and simplify the process, with thorough coverage of all the options.
A comprehensive guide with recipes for making your own lustres and techniques for applying and firing them.
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A comprehensive guide with recipes for making your own lustres and techniques for applying and firing them.
A lustre is a thin layer of metal deposited onto the surface of the pot during firing, producing a lustrous surface. Lustres are highly sought after, creating fabulous surfaces that can captivate and enchant. They can appear in colours such as golds, coppers, reds, and blues, or as a colourless sheen similar to mother of pearl.
Although lustre involves complex techniques, this handbook explains and simplifies the process of creating various types of lustre for you to enjoy producing spectacular results. The book offers various recipes for making your own lustres and techniques for applying and firing. It also shows the results of Greg Daly’s extensive testing, guiding you in the right direction.
One of the most commonly used lustres today is a resin lustre (known as the ‘commercial’ lustre), which contains some dangerous carcinogens in the thinners. Therefore, there is an advantage to making your own lustre using more natural materials, providing you with an infinite variety of effects.
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Lustre
A comprehensive guide with recipes for making your own lustres and techniques for applying and firing them. A lustre is a thin layer of metal deposited onto the surface of the pot during firing, producing a lustrous surface. Lustres are highly sought after, creating fabulous surfaces that can captivate and enchant. They can appear in colours such as golds, coppers,...PaperbackSold Out
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Praised for its thoroughness and enthusiasm, Ceramic Review highlights Daly's meticulous approach and constant attention to detail, vital for achieving repeatable results in this challenging medium. London Potters News regards it as a valuable specialist handbook for potters keen on lustre effects. Shards: South Wales Potter Newsletter compliments the lavish colour illustrations and inspirational content that encourage exploration. The Dacorum & Chiltern Potter's Guild describes it as an excellent and richly detailed guide that is set to become a key reference for enthusiasts at all levels.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781912217656
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 June 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd
Illustration: Approx. 110 colour images
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 144
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About the Author
Greg Daly is an Australian ceramic artist of international standing, with works held in over 70 galleries and museums worldwide, as well as 75 solo exhibitions to his name. He is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics in Geneva and a lecturer for the Ceramics Workshop at the Australian National University in Canberra. An acclaimed teacher, he has presented over 150 ceramics workshops and lectures around the world, and is also the author of Glazes and Glazing Techniques.
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