Phil rogers ash glazes book

Potters traditionally made the glaze by using ashes from burnt rice hulls. Rogers has written respected books on ash glazes, throwing techniques and salt glazing. This handbook provides information on how to make and use ash glazes, as well as a survey of some of the leading ash glaze potters and their work. Phil rogers pottery wheel throwing demonstration at the. Wood fired bottle with an ash glaze by phil rogers. He has run workshops and lectured all over the world, most notably in south korea and the usa and his work. A new book about the life and work of shoji hamada is in the pipeline. Im new to the forum, and i joined because ive been trying to find a good ashy, celadony glaze and ive seen some phil rogers pots covered with exactly the glaze im looking for, so i wondered if anyone knew about phil rogers trusty pine ash glaze recipe.

Korea on the environmental concerns of salt glazing. Their only guidance came from bernard leachs a potters book and their throwing practice came in the form of competitions to see who could produce the biggest pot. Invited to speak at the world ceramics centre in icheon, s. He attended newport and swansea colleges of art and had originally intended to become a painter. Phil rogers describes the nuka glaze in his book ash glazes along with a huge variety of other glazes. Phil rogers phil rogers was born in newport, gwent in 1951.

The earliest such glazes can be traced back to the shang period in china c. This book, with an indepth interview with the artist, and fullcolor illustrations throughout, allows the reader to appreciate the historical context and profound. Robert tichanes excellent book ash glazes has a chapter devoted to synthetic ash glazes. In 1992 and 1995 he worked for project ploughshare to create a pottery for women in ethiopia. Phil rogers has written respected books on ash glazes, throwing techniques and salt glazing. Ash glazes by phil rogers the australian ceramics association. A new 1 hour film by charles mapleston and produced by the goldmark gallery entitled phil rogers a passion for pots is released as a two dvd box set. Ash glaze, as the name suggests, is a glaze derived from ashes. They have historically been important in east asia, especially chinese pottery, korean pottery, and japanese pottery. In this second edition of ash glazes, phil rogers covers the history of ash. Pdf ash glazes phil rogers full ebook by ihallhou, march 18, in clay and glaze chemistry. Besides being my favorite introduction book on glazes, there is a section on ash and synthetic ash glazes.

In the final portion of the book, he looks at the work of some leading international potters whose work is typified by the array of finishes that. Ash glazes the ash glazes referenced in my pottery photographs are numbered 1 6. Ash glazes book by phil rogers 4 available editions half. Exhibition walkthrough phil rogers ceramics goldmark tv. The book deals with ash glazes for potteries and ceramics and the author phil rogers not only provided a large overview of the technic but he kindly shared lot of experience he did and even how to get closed results by using oxidation firing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A yunomi or tea cup with an ash glaze, pooling at the horizontal ridges, made from pine ash by phil rogers. In this detailed book, youll explore the practicalities of collecting and test. Check out the awesome nuka glazed bottle below, made by japanese folk potter shoji hamada.

That book is quite iconic for ceramists and potters and i would never imagine to find it on amazone. Image result for phil rogers ceramics ash, candle holders, pottery, ceramics, soda. May 28, 2010 rogers has written respected books on ash glazes, throwing techniques and salt glazing. Ash glazes book by phil rogers 4 available editions. He has run workshops and lectured all over the world, most notably in south korea and the usa and his work is held in more than 50 museums worldwide. Buy ash glazes by phil rogers from waterstones today. Phil rogers glazing pots in the studio discover goldmark. Ash glazes has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.

He has conducted workshops and lectured all over the world most notably in south korea, canada, s. I learned many of my glazing techniques from this book, like creating custom glazes from raw materials which is how i develop all of my glazes. Phil rogerspotter was published in the usa in 2007 and a portfolio was published by goldmark in 2012. Phil rogers in this second edition of ash glazes, phil rogers covers the history of ash glazes and proceeds to discuss the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes and transforming them into glazes. Sake bottle tokkuri in the form of a bamboo node, with naturally occurring ash glaze, most heavily collected on the shoulder. Ash glazes by rogers, phil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Phil rogers understands, as did bernard leach, the doyen of british fine art pottery, that the studio potter is an artist who seeks to create beauty through a utilitarian object. Some potters like to achieve random effects by setting up. He is renowned for his ashglazed and saltglazed pots as well as his throwing. This guide first sketches the history of ash glazes.

These glazes represent two recipes, each with three variations. Feb 12, 2003 ash glaze, as the name suggests, is a glaze derived from ashes. Phil rogers pine ash glaze recipe clay and glaze chemistry. He has run workshops and lectured all over the world, most notably in. In 1991 i wrote my first book ash glazes and throwing pots in 1995 and that was followed by salt glazing in 2002. Many traditionalist east asian potteries still use ash glazing, and it has seen a large revival in studio pottery in the west and east. Ash glazes, phil rogers shop online for books in new zealand. Ash glazes has been designed as an introduction and practical handbook to this glazing technique, covering the history of ash glazes and the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes and transforming them into glazes. Ash glazes by phil rogers, 97807657821, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mar 19, 2015 besides being my favorite introduction book on glazes, there is a section on ash and synthetic ash glazes. Philip phil rogers born 28 may 1951 is a welsh studio potter who has been featured in a number of books on studio pottery and has. Features information on the glazing and firing process, artist background information, show and gallery locations, a list of publications and articles written by this well known potter, and galleries of previous and recent pieces. Joseph uses ash in many of his glazes in order to recreate ancient chinese glazes. Philip phil rogers born 28 may 1951 is a welsh studio potter who has been featured in a number of books on studio pottery and has worked at lower cefnfaes farms marston pottery since 1984 and previously in rhayader, powys, wales, from 1978 to 1984 phil rogers was born in newport in south wales, and taught for 5 years in secondary schools before becoming a fulltime, professional potter.

Second edition 160 pages 8 12 x 11 205 color, 11 bw illus. In this second edition of ash glazes, phil rogers covers the history of ash glazes and proceeds to discuss the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes and transforming them into glazes. Dec 12, 2012 phil rogers describes the nuka glaze in his book ash glazes along with a huge variety of other glazes. B00nbhtw8k salt glazing university of pennsylvania press 6 aug. Phil rogers is a wellknown british potter, a fellow of the craft potters association, and a member of the international academy of ceramics. In 2011 rogers won the prestigious vasefinder international prize. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Our loved ones are always with us blooming flowers, book art, truths. He is a frequent contributor to various ceramics and craft magazines, and the author of throwing pots and salt glazes, also available from the university of pennsylvania press. Ash glazes 9780812237214 by rogers, phil and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Apr 30, 2003 ash glazes by phil rogers, 97807657821, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It then discusses the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes, how to make them into glazes and. Ash glazes are ceramic glazes made from the ash of various kinds of wood or straw. Phil rogers a portfolio is published by goldmark publishing.