Introduction to making glazes: Mixing examples taught by a long-established Arita ware material store

More than 250 examples of glaze mixtures combining 10 basic glazes and 6 colorants are introduced in easy-to-understand pieces!

The same glaze mixture is used in three types of clay, white clay, and red clay, and is fired in both oxidation and reduction firing, resulting in approximately 1,600 test pieces. With a wide range of examples of mixtures and easy-to-read pieces, the book meets the needs of a wide range of potters.

If you are trying to mix glazes for the first time, first find a test piece of the glaze you want to make in the book. Then try making the glaze according to the recipe in the book.

If you want to make your own original glaze, you will need to have enough knowledge to be able to combine the ingredients yourself, so first read through the book, including columns, until you understand it, then try to mix your own original glaze based on the recipe given. By doing this, you will gain a deeper understanding of glazes.

The author is the successor of a long-established glaze, gosu, and colored paint company located in Arita, Saga Prefecture, a town famous for its pottery. He generously introduces examples of mixtures from this long-established company that has been in business for over 400 years.