{"product_id":"glaze-application-basics-for-ceramics-jessica-dixon-9798183776195","title":"Glaze Application Basics for Ceramics: Practical techniques for dipping, brushing, spraying, and even coverage","description":"You open the kiln. Your heart drops. The glaze ran off the rim and pooled at the foot. It's patchy on one side, bare on the other, and the color looks nothing like the sample chip. You followed the instructions. So what happened?\u003cbr\u003eMost glazing instruction skips the part you actually need: what's happening between the moment glaze touches bisque and the moment the kiln cools. It hands you steps without principles. It works fine when everything goes right, then goes silent when it doesn't.\u003cbr\u003eThis book fills that gap.\u003cbr\u003eIt's written for the potter who can make work they're proud of, but has come to dread the final step. You don't need a chemistry background. You don't need a professional studio. What you need is a clear mental model of how glaze behaves during application, and a set of techniques you can trust.\u003cbr\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy dry bisque pulls moisture from liquid glaze, and how that one physical process governs every application method you'll ever use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick-start chapter that gets a mug glazed and into the kiln before the book goes deep, so you build confidence immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to read a glaze bucket in thirty seconds and know whether it's ready to use or needs attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe test tile system that prevents you from gambling on finished work with unfamiliar glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushing techniques that produce even coverage without visible brushstrokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDipping methods for consistent thickness, including how to handle drips, tong marks, and complex shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouring strategies for tall forms and interiors you can't reach any other way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpraying setups that work with basic equipment, no professional booth required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to layer glazes without creating runs, and how to predict interactions before firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWax resist and edge-cleaning methods for crisp lines and clean foot rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-glaze diagnosis: which surface flaws fire out, which ones don't, and when to wash it all off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln loading principles that protect your glazed ware from sticking to shelves or neighboring pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA systematic approach to reading fired results so each kiln opening teaches you something you can use next time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhat makes this book different: \u003cbr\u003eMost glaze books teach from the perspective of the material. This one teaches from your perspective: standing at the bucket, brush in hand, wondering if you're about to ruin a piece you spent weeks forming. Every explanation builds from what you can see, feel, and control right now. The bonus section goes further: it shows one glaze applied by brush, dip, pour, and spray to identical tiles, fired together, so you can see how method shapes outcome. That comparison alone is worth the price of the book.\u003cbr\u003eThis book is complete on its own. At the end, I've included an optional bonus resource for readers who want to go further.\u003cbr\u003eIf you're tired of guessing, tired of wasting bisque, and ready to glaze with intention instead of hope, this is the book that gets you there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Dixon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798183776195\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 68\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d","brand":"Jessica Dixon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48853024571647,"sku":"9798183776195","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/glaze-application-basics-for-ceramics-jessica-dixon-9798183776195","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}