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Manufacturer: American Ceramic Society
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Soda glazing is a relatively new development in ceramic history, with exciting scope for research and experimentation. It's a more popular ceramic practice, particularly in the U.S., where it's widely taught in college ceramics departments and workshops, and has attracted a high number of professional practitioners. Soda glaze surfaces typically include a thin sprayed-on sheen or light flash, some supplementary fluxing of an applied glaze, and attempts to imitate the orange peel texture of salt glaze. Few people have explored the potential for serious engagement of soda vapor with clay bodies, the dynamics of atmosphere during firing and cooling, and the unique aesthetic potential of soda in its own right. In this book, Gail Nichols meets the demand for more advanced technical knowledge of materials and processes and more innovative approaches to soda glazing.
What you'll find in Soda, Clay and Fire
Chapter 1: Soda
Gail discusses what soda is, how it's introduced into the kiln, and what the differences are between salt and soda. You'll also discover how some of the world's foremost potters use soda as part of their aesthetic.
Chapter 2: Clay
The second key ingredient is clay. What kind of slips, how to choose a body, and what roles clay body components play in color development are all covered.
Chapter 3: Fire
The third key ingredient, of course, is fire. Gail guides you through the requirements needed for kiln design and materials along with firing strategies.
Chapter 4: Painting with Fire
With an understanding of the three key ingredients, the experimenting begins. Unlike any book of its kind, Nichols has documented numerous experiments and provides guidance on creating your own palette.
Chapter 5: Beyond Materials and Process
You'll be inspired by Nichols' account of her quest for a new aesthetic. Along the way she encountered the need to work out not only forming processes, but also tackle the uncertainty of the firings and rely heavily on intuition.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 738
EAN: 9781574981674
ISBN: 1574981676
Label: American Ceramic Society
Manufacturer: American Ceramic Society
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2006-10-01
Publisher: American Ceramic Society
Release Date: 2006-10-01
Studio: American Ceramic Society
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
informative -
We purchased this book and were very impressed with the quality of the information. Tells you everything you need to know.
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Wonderful book -
This book is a marvel. It's going to take a while to digest all the incredible information that Gail Nichols has shared from her years of exploration into soda firing. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in vapor firing.
Finally - a publication on soda firing clay! -
Gail Nichols' volume is a welcome compendium of the rather sparse information published to date regarding soda fired clay. And although it is a first, it hits the target nicely. She balances technical information with aesthetic information (in the form of well-shot photographs) so that it will appeal to the soda pyromaniacs as well as the gallery enthusiast. Soda fired clay is a relatively new phenomenon growing out of the tradition of salt glazed ware. However, technically and aesthetically, the two traditions are not twins, nor even siblings. They are more like cousins. Nichols' research on the subject provides a wealth of data from which anyone serious about soda firing clay will benefit. Take her up on her offering. Read this book!
Excellent resource -
This book is an excellent source of information for anyone interested in Soda firing. I am new to atmospheric firings and found this a valuable resource. I would urge experienced and novice ceramacists to check out this book. There is a lot of very in depth information for seasoned soda firers, while enough general information to get anyone started down the right path.
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