The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at Cones 4-7

by John Britt

This fully illustrated go-to reference guide takes the guesswork out of mid-range glazes, which fire at cones 4-7.The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes covers mixing, testing, applying and firing hundreds of recipes to help ceramists of all skill levels gain a better understanding of glazes and the factors behind them. According to Ceramics Monthly, approximately 75% of potters glaze their pieces at mid-range temperatures―and this complete studio guide eliminates the guesswork from the popular process. Along with hundreds of recipes, it explores mixing, application, specific firing and cooling cycles, and all the factors that make glazes work. See how to boost colors with intense stains, washes, and underglazes; achieve stunning results that equal high-fire glazing, and expand the frontiers of mid-range with tips for wood, salt, and soda firing.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art

192 pages, Hardcover

First published November 4, 2014

Reviews

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though I marked this book 'read' I will be referring to it again and again. So much information!

[Cathy · Rating 4.75 out of 5]

One of the best, if not the Best mid range glaze books available.

John Britt, a legend in pottery, gives us tried and true recipes, firing schedules and tips- a fantastic reference that proves useful and indispensable, for those who like to make their own glazes.

Wish the layout was a bit better, but love this regardless

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have for the potter who wants to make their own glazes. I will edit this review once I've used some recipes.

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is everything. An absolute must have for potters to learn more about their craft and demystify glazes.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Essentially the bible for cone 5-7 glazes. Many of the "Tried and True" glazes you'll see in teaching studios are from this book, and for good reason. There's a plethora of familiar recipes, and a large overview of glaze types that can help you understand the why and how of every finish and colour. The firing schedules are also a wonderful resource to have on hand if you have a programmable kiln, and having programs that have been tested thoroughly is so vital for attempting matte and crystalline glazes.

I will say however, a lot of the photos are just too small, and I dislike how some of the pages are laid out. There's just not as much ease of flow and readability as needed. A small gripe considering how good the actual content is, but it is annoying all the same.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is incredible! I wish this book we're written 10 years earlier. So helpful.

[Dejaa Parish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference

[Lillie Turner]

An amazing book for all potters!

[Carl · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of, (my opinion - the best), mid-range glaze books available. The author is a pottery/glaze genius. If buying try to get the second addition for the updated info including page numbers, etc.

[Taylor Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

John Britt <3

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

A student of mine lent this to me - I need a copy!