Mastering Cone 6 Glazes :

Improving Durability, Fit

and Aesthetics
 By
John Hesselberth
Echo Point Books &
Media

The Essential Guide to Mastering Glazing

Professional craftsmen John Hesselberth and Ron Roy present this

invaluable resource for potters working with cone 6 glazes.
Compared to the more traditional cone 9 method, the relatively
lower firing temperature of cone 6 (2,232°F) results in faster kiln
heating and cooling times, and the availability of a more diverse
 color palette for artists to work with. The different temperature
range requires compatible glazes. Beyond that, Mastering Cone 6
Glazes provides a wealth of information for all potters, firing at a
variety of temperatures, especially on the subjects of durability and
cooling.
We at Echo Point Books learned about this book from a veteran
professional potter, who urged us to bring it back into print. We've
since learned that Mastering Cone 6 Glazes is simply the best book
on the topic. It describes all of the elements integral in the cone 6
process in clear, easy-to-understand language. The book begins with
a thorough and accessible examination of glaze theory, and features
detailed discussions about glaze durability and fit, strength testing,
shivering and crazing, and color leaching and fading. It also
includes detailed recipes for a wide variety of highly effective and
aesthetically appealing glazes.
Readers need not be masters of ceramic science themselves; expert
authors Hesselberth and Roy present the relevant chemistry and
technical material in accessible terms. They help you understand the
fundamentals of the process, enough so that eventually you'll even
be able to formulate your own glazes. They also emphasize safety,
both in the studio and for users of the pottery, always with an eye on
form and function. Mastering Cone 6 Glazes is an essential resource
for do-it-yourself artists of all ages and experience levels.

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