About the Author

Jeff Zamek walked into a pottery studio in 1967 and started his career as
an amateur potter. After completing a degree in business from Monmouth
University, W. Long Branch, NJ he obtained B.F.A./M.F.A. degrees in
ceramics from Alfred University, College of Ceramics, NY. While there he
developed the soda firing system at the college and went on to teach at
Simon’s Rock College and Keane College. During this time he earned his
living as a professional potter. In 1980 he started Ceramics Consulting
Services a ceramics consulting firm developing clay body and glaze
formulas for ceramics supply companies throughout the United States. He
works with individual potters, ceramics companies, and industry offering
technical advice on clays, glazes, kilns, raw materials, ceramic
toxicology, and product development. He is a regular contributor to
several ceramics magazines and technical journals. Jeff’s books What
Every Potter Should Know and Safety in the Ceramics Studio, featuring
the safe handling of ceramic materials, and The Potters Health &
Safety Questionnaire, are available from Jeff Zamek/Ceramics Consulting
Services. His latest book is The Potter’s Studio Clay & Glaze
Handbook.