Lustre

By: Greg Daly

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Paperback | 1 July 2018

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144 Pages

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25.7 x 16.9 x 0.9

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A lustre is a thin layer of metal which is deposited onto the surface of the pot during firing producing a lustrous surface. Lustres are very sought after, fabulous surfaces which can lure you in and keep you spellbound.

Lustres can be coloured as golds, coppers, reds and blues, or have a colourless sheen like mother of pearl. Lustre is a very tricky technique offering spectacular results, but it can be quite difficult to achieve successfully, and this handbook aims to explain and simplify the process, with thorough coverage of all the options.

The book covers recipes for making your own lustres and techniques for applying and firing (all critical factors), as well as showing you the results of the author's extensive testing to help point you in the right direction. Today one of the most commonly used lustres is a resin lustre (known as the 'commercial' lustre) which also contains some appalling thinners which are known carcinogens. There is therefore an advantage to making your own using more natural materials. This handbook covers every lustre that can be made, with recipes and kiln instructions.

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 has previously written two books, Glazes and Glazing Techniques and Lustre.

Industry Reviews

The enthusiasm for his personal alchemy and the excitement that exploration generates is evident throughout Daly's book. His extremely thorough approach to record keeping, with constant attention to every detail, is an important example for anyone to follow, if they hope to achieve repeatable effects in what is an uncertain medium. * Ceramic Review *
A useful specialist handbook for the potter who is particularly fascinated with lustre and wants to create their own lustre effects. * London Potters News *
Lavishly illustrated in glorious colour, a feast for the eyes and a temptation to have a go, or enter on a serious programme ... This handbook will send you on an exciting path creating many types of lustre effects. * Shards: South Wales Potter Newsletter *
A fascinating read for anyone who wants to learn more about lustres at any level ... This is an excellent guide to an intriguing area of ceramics, rich in detail, photography and explanation. It is sure to become a standard text on the subject. * Dacorum & Chiltern Potter's Guild *

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