Books in the Ceramics Handbooks series

Clearly explains and demonstrates the techniques involved and shows how they can be adapted for the studio workshop. Examples of the work of an international group of artists are used to illustrate the breadth and versatility of the work that can be created. The images in this second edition have been updated to colour.

Lustre is a very tricky technique which gives stunning results, but can be quite difficult toachieve successfully. This handbook aims to explain and simplify the process, with thorough coverage of all the options.

Although this is essentially a very simple subject, it can be used to make the most basic of forms to the most complex. This broad approach to slab work shows a wide variety of building methods and shows the work of many high-profile makers in this area.

This book covers techniques of firing and finishing at low temperature without using glazes. A step-by-step practical approach and beginner's guide, which includes burnishing, terra sigillata, smoke-firing, pit-firing, saggar firing and raku techniques.