Carter Pottery

1 High Ridge Road Howell United States

8313345431

Ben Carter is a ceramic professional based in Howell, NJ who maintains a studio, teaches workshops, and exhibits nationally. He is the host of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler podcast and the executive producer of The Brickyard Network, a collection of ceramic podcasts. He has authored Mastering the Potter’s Wheel by Voyageur Press in 2016, The Complete Guide to Low Fire Glaze by Quarry Press in 2024, and was named Ceramic Artist of the Year in 2016 by Ceramics Monthly.

The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors - Signed Copy

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The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors - Signed Copy

$38.00

Unlock the world of low-fire glazes with The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors. Potter, podcaster, and author of Mastering the Potter’s Wheel, Ben Carter, challenges the belief that serious artists work exclusively with high-temperature materials, sharing years of research on crafting exquisite low-fire pots and glazes. Delve into the benefits of firing at lower temperatures, explore the visual nuances of low-fire glazes, and witness renowned artists thriving in this temperature range. 

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Illustrated with stunning photography of work by Carter and over 95 other artists, including Lisa Naples, Andrea Gill, Matt Wedel, and many more, this visually captivating resource covers:

  • Insights into the benefits and visual attributes of low-fire glazes

  • Guidance on setting up a glaze lab

  • An explanation of how glaze is formulated

  • Troubleshooting tips for common glaze faults

  • Designing and making test tiles

  • Techniques for layering, using glaze as form, integrating decals, atmospheric firing, and more

  • Tried-and-true glaze recipes—from gloss to satin, matte, and tin—for varied finishes and color creation


Whether you are new to the world of ceramic glazes or looking to expand your knowledge of low-fire glazes, The Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes is your path through a world of artistic possibilities.

"Ben Carter provides a clear and valuable understanding of one of the more complex aspects of glazes. This book is a must-own for anyone looking to take control of their low-temperature glazes." - Matt Katz, Co-founder of the Ceramics Material Workshop

"This firing range and its materials are a fertile place for creativity and art-making that has often been ignored, glossed-over, or even vilified. I’m so glad Ben is sharing his love for and knowledge of low-fire glazes." - Linda Arbuckle, Professor Emerita of Art (Ceramics), University of Florida

"This book would be useful for anyone, novice or expert, who is looking for proven low-fire recipes from successful artists. I know that this book will have a place on my bookshelf, and it’s definitely one that I will use and lend to my students." - Pete Pinnell, Professor of Art (Ceramics), University of Nebraska-Lincoln