CERAMIC FINISHES: OXIDES

A guide to oxide decoration in ceramics, including 740 tested recipes, practical techniques and creative insights, emphasising hands-on experimentation and providing expert advice to help ceramicists hone their craft, replicate formulas and create unique works of art. This book is an essential guide for ceramicists eager to refine their craft and explore the artistic potential of oxide decoration techniques. Written by a passionate expert, it provides an accessible approach to a specialized and often overlooked method in ceramics, emphasizing hands-on exploration over complex chemistry. The author shares over 740 tested recipes using 33 oxides and 17 ceramic base products. These results are beautifully illustrated through test tiles, giving readers a practical visual reference. Whether you’re looking for “turnkey” recipes, which can be easily replicated after reading the "In practice" chapter, or seeking inspiration to begin your own creative exploration, this manual provides the tools you need. You’ll learn about the choice of clay, the classification and dosage of oxides, and methods of application. The book guides you through both the challenges—such as unpredictable results and limited color ranges—and the creative opportunities offered by oxides.

Gianni Pucci took his first steps in fashion photography at the end of the 80s. He has made the harmony between light and subject and an instinctive talent for seeing the photograph and capturing it in the same instant into the stylistic hallmarks photographing the first top models and the first fashion shows. In the following years, he founded the agency Indigital, today, thanks to the experimentation of new media, evolved into IDI Production. His work has been published on the biggest fashion and design sites, from Style to Vogue.