5 Pottery Books That Have Taught Me the Most. Clay and Glazes for the Potter - Daniel Rhodes

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1 5 Pottery Books That Have Taught Me the Most Clay and Glazes for the Potter - Daniel Rhodes Geologic Origins of Clay The Chemical Composition of Clay The Physical Nature of Clay Drying and Firing Clay Kinds of Clay Mining and Preparing Clay Clay Bodies Engobes, Slips, and Terra Sigillatas The Nature of Glass and Glazes Early Types of Glazes The Oxides and Their Function in Glaze Forming Glaze Materials Glaze Calculations, Theory, and Objectives The Composition of Glazes Types of Glazes Origination Glaze Formulas Fritted Glazes Glaze Textures Sources of Color in Glazes Methods of Compounding and Blending Colored Glazes Glaze Mixing and Application Firing Glazes Glaze Flaws Underglaze Colors and Decoration On-glaze and Overglaze Decoration Reduction Firing and Reduction Glazes Special Glazes and Surface Effects Conclusion Functional Pottery - Robin Hopper Part One: Made to be Used Chapter 1: Origins Chapter 2: Functions, Methods, Shapes, and Details

2 Chapter 3: Ethnic Variations and Historical Eclecticism Part Two: Form, Proportion, Relationships The Measure of All Things Chapter 4: Geometry and Universal Symbols Chapter 5: Forms and Forces, Nature and Growth Chapter 6: Proportion and Ration Chapter 7: Pots and Anatomy Chapter 8: Roots, Growth, Rhythm, and Balance Part Three: Mechanics Analysis, Practice, Considerations Chapter 9: Attention to Details Chapter 10: Pots for Eating From Chapter 11: Pots for Drinking From Chapter 12: Pots for Storage Chapter 13: Pots for Pouring From Chapter 14: Pots for Cooking In and Serving From Chapter 15: Pots for Rituals and Contemplation Chapter 16: Considerations Chapter 17: Technical Requirements Part Four: Ways of Working John Leach Ruthanne Tudball Gwyn Hanssen Pigott Prue Venables Bruce Cochrane Friederike Rahn Robin Hopper Cathi Jefferson Stanley Mace Andersen Michael Kline Walter Keeler Kevin de Choisy Denise Goyer and Alain Bonneau Pascale Girardin Eilene Sky Jenny Lou Sheriburne Conclusion: Standards and Aesthetics Cushing s Handbook - Val M. Cushing Contents : Book List Clay Bodies and Raw Materials

3 Introduction Clays - Chemical Analysis, Shrinkage & Absorption Data Raw Materials Substitutions Bentonite Macaloid Petalite Low Expansion Glaze and Clay Body Testing for Shrinkage and Absorption Zero Shrinkage Clay Bodies Safe Outdoor Clay Sculpture Body for Winter Climates The Use of Glass Fibers in Ceramics A Practical Method for Testing the Casting Properties of Clays Deflocculants for Slips Casting Slip Recipes Slips Slip Recipes Terra Sigillata Clay Bodies Firing Bisque Firing Glaze Firing Glazes and Glaze Formulation Unity Molecular Formulas Glaze Classification and Ratios Limit Formulas Chart for Calculating a Batch Recipe from Unity Molecular Formula Constructing Your Own Cone 9 Base Glaze Conversion of a Cone 9 Glaze to a Cone 6 Glaze Developing Base Glazes Using Batch Weights of Materials Batch Limits for Base Glazes Chart for Calculating a Unity Molecular Formula From Batch Recipe Common Glaze Oxides Unity Molecular Formulas of Feldspars Unity Molecular Formulas of Frits Molecular Formulas of Materials Common Colors Produced in Various Types of Glazes Safety Hazards of Lead Glazes Notes for Running Color Tests on Base Glazes I and II Triaxial Blend Chart Notes on Preparing Ceramic Colors Notes on Color - Charles Harder Notes on Color - Color and Form Assignment Pyrometric Cone Chart

4 Temperature Conversion Tables Types of Wares and Firings Pottery Making Information Introduction Clay Weights for Various Forms Lids for Covered Forms Trimming Tool Pattern Functional Potters Glaze Recipes Introduction Glaze Recipes Cone 04 Cone 5-6 Cone 9-10 Mastering Cone 6 Glazes - John Hesselberth & Ron Roy Foreword Preface Acknowledgments A Note about Safety Chapter 1: Introduction Why This Book Is Needed What Do We Mean by Stable or Durable Glazes? IsThat Different from Food Safe Glazes? The Seger Unity Formula and Its Relevance to Our Work Conclusions Chapter 2: Basics of Glazing and Firing Safety First Purchase and Storage of Glaze Chemicals Weighing and Mixing Glaze Suspension (Flocculents and Deflocculents) Bisque Preparation Bisque Firing Cleaning Glaze Resists Applying glazes Firing Loading Rate of Firing and Cooling

5 Chapter 3: Testing Glazes for Stability and Fit Testing for Resistance to Acids In-Studio Testing Quantitative Testing by a Professional Testing Laboratory Interpretation of Results Testing for Resistance to Alkalis Testing for Resistance to Thermal Shock (Clay/Glaze Fit) Testing for Resistance to Knife Marking Testing for Wear and Scratch Resistance Testing for Chipping Resistance Testing for Suitability for Use in a Microwave Oven Chapter 4: Making a Stable Glaze Rule 1. Have Enough Silica Rule 2. Have Enough Alumina Rule 3. Thoroughly Melt the Glaze Rule 4. Use Moderate Levels of Colorants and Opacifiers Guidelines for Improving Glaze Stability Guideline 1 Guideline 2 Guideline 3 What about Limit Formulas? Chapter 5: Fitting Glazes to Your Clay Body Understanding Crazing, Dunting and Shivering Crazing Shivering or Dunting Determining Clay/Glaze Fit for Your Materials Understanding Dilatometer Measurements Expansion Test Glazes and How to Use Them Interpreting Calculated and Actual Measured Expansion Numbers Are Calculated Expansion Numbers Useful? Expansion Test Glazes Chapter 6: Stoneware and Porcelain Glazes Base Glazes High Calcium Matte/Semimatte Glazes General Purpose Glossy Base Glazes Glossy Base Glaze 2 A Clear, Glossy Liner Glaze A Zinc Semimatte/Glossy Base Glaze Specialty Glazes A Chrome/Tin Pink Glossy Glaze

6 Waxwing Brown Waterfall Brown A Cone 6 Maiolica Glaze Alumina and Magnesia Matte Glazes Chapter 7: Developing Your Own Glazes Gloss versus Matte Level of Transparency/Opacity Solid color versus variegated glazes Ron s Approach to Glaze Development John s Approach to Glaze Development Bibliography Glossary Postscript Appendices Recommended Materials B: The Seger Unity Formula C: Programs for Glaze Calculation D: Testing Laboratories for Glazes E: Firing Cycles for Electric Kilns F: Materials Analyses G: Glazes Used for Development of Rules Rule 1 (Have Enough Silica) Rule 2 (Have Enough Alumina) Rule 3 (Thoroughly Melt the Glaze) Rule 4 (Use Moderate Levels of Colorants or Opacifiers) H: Useful References for Leaching Data I: Limit Formulas for Cone 6 Glazes Index The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes - John Britt Glazes-An Introduction Why Fire to Cone 6? Materials, Oxides, Colorants, and Melt Tests Mixing Glazes Application Kilns and Firing

7 Safety Testing Glazes Overview of Mid-Range Glazes Clear and White Clazes Iron Glazes Shino Glazes Red Glazes Green Glazes Blue Glazes Purple Glazes Matte Glazes Black Glazes Yellow Glazes Crystalline Glazes Ash Glazes Salt, Soda, and Wood-Fired Glazes Making the Most of Mid-Range Glazes Cone Charts Feldspar UMF Chart Frit UMF Chart Kiln Wash Chart Glossary Bibliography There are plenty of other great books available with just as much, or more, information but these are five that I ve learned the most from until now. -Brandon Schwartz