Online Digital E-Books
We’ve put our research into digital form for you to make your studio’s the best that they can be!
Test, Test, Test! Glaze Book Overview
Test, Test, Test! 7500 Glaze tests from Ceramic Materials Workshop contains over 7,500 glaze tests for 15 base glazes and includes recipes and images for all of them.Â
The 15 base glaze tests include 8 base glazes fired to Cone 10 and 7 base glazes fired to Cone 6 in both oxidation and reduction. And all 15 base glazes were also tested using multiple thicknesses and all sources of alkaline and earth metals and colorants that we have available to us.Â
It’s an amazing amount of glaze knowledge! Â
Example of Test, Test, Test Glaze Book ContentÂ
Example of Book Content with Matt’s Analysis
Stain Spectrum:Â Ceramic Stain Testing Book Overview
Stop guessing and start choosing stains with confidence. CMW’s Stain Spectrum is a research-driven visual reference library built from two years of rigorous testing by the Ceramic Materials Workshop team. Inside, you will find visual references for 90 of Mason Color’s ceramic stains, documented within a controlled system to isolate and showcase the true nature and effects of each individual stain.
Each stain is shown through a consistent testing matrix designed for clear, side-by-side comparison. We held the clay body, fit-adjusted base glaze systems, and application method constant—then varied the conditions that actually change color: Cone 6 vs Cone 10, oxidation vs reduction, stain loading from 2.5% to 10%, and thin vs thick application (one dip vs two dips). The result is a practical studio tool for artists, students, and educators who want more predictable outcomes and fewer wasted tests.
Example of CMW’s Stain Spectrum Testing
Enrollment
Ceramic Materials Workshop Digital E-BooksÂ
Test, Test, Test!Â
7500 Glaze Tests from Ceramic Materials Workshop
Digital Book Only
$100
If you want just the digital book:
- Includes 7,500 glaze tests for 15 base glazes with images and recipes for all of them
- $100 for Lifetime Access or
CMW Monthly Membership – $20 per month - Purchase Here!
- Note this option does not include Matt’s in-depth analysis. Â
Test, Test, Test!Â
7500 Glaze Tests from Ceramic Materials Workshop
Digital Book with Matt’s Analysis
$250
 If you want the digital book with Matt’s analysis:
- Includes 7,500 glaze tests for 15 base glazes with images and recipes for all of them
- Recorded on demand videos of Matt’s in depth analysis for each. Over 27 hours of video content.
- $250 for Lifetime Access or
CMW Monthly Membership – $40 per month - Purchase Here!
Stain Spectrum:Â
A comprehensive exploration of ceramic stains from Ceramic Materials Workshop
Digital Book
$50
The digital book includes:
- 90 Mason Color stain visual reference tests
- Designed as a repeatable, studio-relevant comparison system
- Created to help you get clearer, more predictable stain results
Compare outcomes across:
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Cone 6 vs Cone 10
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Oxidation vs reduction
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2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, 10% stain additions
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One dip vs two dips thickness
$50 for Lifetime Access
Instructor
Meet Your Instructor Matt Katz
Matt Katz has been teaching for years at world class institutions including The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Rhode Island School of Design and Harvard University.
CMW Digital Glaze Book Comments
What Students are Saying
★★★★★
“Big thank you to you all. I feel like it’s an invaluable resource that you have created with all the courses, the FB group, Patreon, podcast and now these tests with the lectures… “. “I remain very thankful that I found you and I constantly encourage ceramists to do what they can to take your course. And now I eagerly look forward to see the testing data and lectures.”
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Andy G. – May 2023
★★★★★
​”What great news. I’m pretty excited.”
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CMW Student – May 2023
★★★★★
“I’m so excited about this: what a great and very needed resource!”
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CMW Student – May 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions
What is included in the book?
The CMW Digital Glaze Book contains over 7,500 glaze tests for 15 base glazes and includes recipes and images for all of them. The 15 base glaze tests include 8 base glazes fired to Cone 10 and 7 base glazes fired to Cone 6 in both oxidation and reduction. And all 15 base glazes were also tested using multiple thicknesses and all sources of alkaline and earth metals and colorants that we have available to us. It’s an amazing amount of glaze knowledge!
What does Matt include in his analysis of the glazes?
Matt’s in depth analysis will be similar to how he breaks down and discusses glazes in our online courses.Â
Is there an upgrade option?
Yes, if you purchase the digital book only, you can upgrade at any time to the version with Matt’s analysis for just the additional cost $150 + $25 upgrade fee. Contact us for more info if you’d like to upgrade.
