A whole variety of glazes are explored, including crackle glazes, crystal glazes, crater glazes, lichen glazes and drippy glazes. You'll discover how each glaze ingredient contributes to the end result, from the volcanic effects of silicon carbide, to the mottling and streaking powers of rutile.

Make your glazes stand out!

From drippy and crackle, to ash and lichen glazes, experienced ceramicist Linda Bloomfield guides you through the world of special effect glazes. Beautifully illustrated with pieces from both emerging and established potters that showcase stunning copper oxide-blues, metallic bronzes and manganese-pink crystal glazes, Special Effect Glazes is packed full of recipes to try out: from functional oilspot glazes using iron oxide, to explosive lava glazes.