The Secret of Ceramic Glaze

It is known that glaze making is the most important element in ceramic art, which has an important function and place in terms of cultural history. Archaeological studies show that the first findings of glazed ceramics date back to ancient Egyptian culture. The glazing techniques developed by the Egyptians with a mixture of soda and sand and by the Babylonians with lead silicate offer a rich variety to ceramic artists and masters today.

As an important reference source with its glaze recipes, "The Secret of Ceramic Glaze" is the first book written in Turkish on glazing techniques. The book, penned by Ensar Taçyıldız, introduces the raw materials, oxides, and colorants used in ceramic glazes separately, and then touches upon glaze preparation approaches.

In the book, where glaze loading calculations according to mill capacity are also explained, the ways in which the substances used in glaze composition affect the properties of glazes are detailed. "The Secret of Ceramic Glaze" also dedicates a section to glaze types and their properties, providing information on glaze preparation methods, firing glazes, and glaze defects. Ensar Taçyıldız also provides explanatory examples for calculating the chemical formulas and molecular weights of various minerals used in ceramic glazes, ensuring a deep understanding of the subject.