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| Hardcover 160 pages, 9 X 11 3/4. all in color |
| Philippa Beveridge
, Ignasi Domenech and Eva Pacual |
| Here's the first and only full-color book on the
subject of "warm," or kiln-fired, glass in print. It provides a
comprehensive look at one of the most popular skills for those working in
the studio. With lavish illustrations, and all the processes
involved in kiln-firing explained, the versatility of the dazzling
technique of warm glass comes into clear focus. From fusing and slumping
to casting and pâte de verre, everything is covered--complete with a
corresponding graph on the firing cycle and information on the various
types of glass, their compatibility, and their behaviors during firing.
Invaluable tips tell how to avoid unexpected and unwanted effects, and
also how to create a range of different results and finishes. Close-up
pictures show each step in the process being carried out, and breathtaking
photos display an inspirational gallery of finished works that are richly
colored and gracefully shaped. A brief historical overview of glassmaking
provides useful background. |
 | Contemporary
Warm Glass: A Guide to Fusing, Slumping, and Kiln-forming
Techniques
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| Brad Walker 154 pages with
more than 150 full color illustrations Softcover |
The Bible for
Warm Glass! Whether you’re a newcomer to fusing or an experienced
warm glass artist, Contemporary Warm Glass is
an invaluable guide to developing and improving your warm glass skills.
Contemporary Warm Glass
has information on all aspects of working with glass in a kiln, featuring
techniques and processes for:
- Basic fusing and slumping projects, such as
making coasters, tiles, bowls, and platters
- Information on materials, from kilns to molds to types of glass and
essential safety equipment
- Complete instructions for compatibility testing and annealing,
including master firing schedules for fusing, slumping, and kiln casting
- Information about more advanced techniques, such as inclusions,
pattern bars, decals, combing, and using drop rings
- An introduction to kiln casting and glass painting, with techniques
such as pate de verre, lost wax casting, and screen printing on glass
- Hundreds of tips and suggestions, from troubleshooting to making your
own supplies, stringer, shards and confetti
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NEW! Very popular well-done book on how to do glass fusing | Introduction
to Glass Fusing
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Petra Kaiser 80 pages soft
cover, 15 complete projects 8 1/2” x 11”
• 80 pages 15 complete projects 175 color photos |
| This book is a modern-day
primer on the basic skills and techniques of fusing. This book is
geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing
about the craft. Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful tip
sidebars, and complete project instructions. You will learn
terminology used regularly in fusing, as well as all the basic skills that
are the building blocks of the art. From tools and material descriptions
to glass cutting and shaping, to more complicated procedures such as mold
making and kiln operation, everything is covered. Chapters include
topics such as: Warm Glass Processes and Temperatures, Glass Tools And
Equipment, Kilns and Controllers, Basic Glass Cutting Techniques, and
more. |
NEW! By the publishers of Introduction to Glass Fusing | Glass
Kiln Casting
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Jayne
Persico, 80 pages soft cover, all in color, 8 1/2” x 11”
- 264 color photographs |
A
Quintessential Guide to Kiln Casting with Project Instructions
Featuring Glass Frit, Sheet Glass And Re-Useable Casting Molds
Jayne brings her fresh and timeless style to the art of Glass Kiln
Casting. This inspirational yet thoroughly practical guide presents lush
photographs of beautifully finished pieces that will capture the
imagination. The clear and simple instructions will enable fusers of any
skill level to achieve amazing 3-dimensional creations.
Glass Kiln Casting is an 80-page book offering more than 260 color
photographs in 12 chapters that will inspire dozens of exceptional
projects. The opening chapter features invaluable information covering
frit casting molds, tools, equipment and kilns, plus an in-depth yet
simple approach to working with digital kiln controllers.
This book is sure to become a studio favorite that fusers of all levels
will refer to time and again. Jayne's take-you-by-the-hand writing style
guides crafters through the frit casting process. She'll show you how to
make frit cast jewelry, plates and bowls with amazing results that will
impress everyone who views your creations.
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NEW! By the publishers of Introduction to Glass Fusing | Fuse
It
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Peter
Kaiser, 96 pages soft cover, all in color, 8 1/4” x 10 7/8”
- 200+ color photographs |
| Fuse It
presents a portfolio of creative projects designed to guide crafters to
the next level in glass fusing. A quick review of glass and equipment is
followed by a comprehensive look at the vast array of fresh kiln forming
possibilities that have triggered a creative leap. Then embark on a
journey of exploration by working through the lessons and project ideas
that are sure to stimulate novice to advanced fusers alike.
Fuse It introduces new ways to utilize the
bonanza of glass forming methods & materials through 18 lessons with
names such as: Wear It (Jewelry), Display It (Holders), Hang It (Mirrors
& Ornaments), Screw It (Clocks & Sculptures), Drop It (Vases), Zen
It (Fountain), Rake It (hot combing), Sell It (marketing your work), plus
10 more.
Fuse It will be a valuable resource for
fusers of all skill levels with a desire to progress to the next step.
More that 300 color photos offer a wealth of instruction and inspiring
ideas for distinctive kiln formed creations. |
 | Flameworking:
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| Now in paperback! 176 pages, 8 1/2 X 10. all in color |
| Elizabeth Mears |
| You can easily form beads, candlesticks,
figures, and art objects from just a rod of cold glass by using a torch. A
top teacher of the craft explains how to do it all, providing exactly the
same information and exercises she gives in her beginner workshops. Lavish
illustrations capture the entire artistic process, from forming hearts and
butterflies to creating jewelry, sculptures, and more. Setting up
your flameworking studio will be relatively simple and inexpensive and
won't require a lot of space. Find out about the glass itself, as
well as the equipment and tools you'll need and how to use them.
Follow virtually every step of the flameworking process, seeing it in
progress in detailed stages. The exercises will show you how to
manipulate the glass with your torch as you make basic objects including a
leaf, fish and heart. |
 | Techniques
of Kiln Formed Glass
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| 176 pages 8 1/2 x 11 Hardcover 2001 ISBN 0812234022 |
| Keith Cummings |
| Kiln-forming as a technique to shape glass was
in use for centuries before the Romans developed glass blowing and yet it
has been greatly overshadowed by glass blowing. Today, modern glass
artists are rediscovering the versatility of kiln-forming and using its
techniques to produce works of great beauty and strength. In this book,
Keith Cummings reviews the history of kiln forming and discusses the
materials and methods such as slumping and fusing which are involved in
it. The work of an international group of artists is used to illustrate
the text. This book should be a must for everyone interested in glass -
whether they work in the medium or just admire its beauty. In this
second version, over 50 of the black and white illustrations have been
replaced with new color images. |
 | Creative
Glass Techniques:
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| 152 pages 9 3/4 X 10 1/8. all in color |
| Bettina Eberle |
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Thanks to the availability of affordable kilns and the vast creative
potential of the material, glass crafts keep growing in popularity.
There's no better place to learn the essentials of the art than this
superbly photographed full-color manual. It introduces beginners to
three major, accessible techniques for creating a variety of
pieces--fusing, painting, and lampwork. The 32 elegant, hands-on
projects range from a shimmering oval mirror to a vase sparkling with
colorful lusters and crystal ice.
"One of the most handsome books on contemporary fusing, slumping,
and glass painting...A must-have for glass artists."--Common
Ground Glass
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 | Complete
Book of Glass Beadmaking
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| 176 pages $24.95 HC-PLC with Jacket
07/2005 |
| Kimberly Adams |
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Every eye-catching photo in this superb guide to a popular craft will
inspire, instruct, and attract bead- and glass-makers. It's beautiful,
easy to follow, and one-of-a-kind.
Glass beadmaking has become a crafting phenomenon, and this colorful
reference features a rich repertoire of creative ideas. Splashed across
the splendid pages in eye-catching photos are all the most popular types
of beads, accompanied by the newest, most innovative techniques. The
instructions begin with the basics: how to light the torch, wind and
cool the bead, and shape the glass into barrels, cones, and discs. As
beadmakers' skills develop, they can expand their horizons by
experimenting with enamel; using mica dust to form an iridescent sheen;
and applying silver, gold, and copper leaf to layers of glass. The most
advanced projects are truly remarkable, from floral and sculptural beads
to beads that encase images of stars, rainbows, and faces. A
Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
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| 128 pages |
| Cindy Jenkins |
| "Jenkins' beads are little glass gems made
using standard glassworking supplies....instructions for plain glass
millefiori (thousand flowers), sculpted beads, and others. Photographs of
museum-quality beads...provide an eye-opening look at beads as
art."Library Journal. "...every step of the process is
accompanied by color photographs. There is enough detail to make
unsuspecting readers into addicts....An excellent
introduction."--Booklist. 8 1/2 X 10. (all in color) |
 | 500
Glass Objects:
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| Paperback, 396 pages, May 2006,
8"x8" all color photos |
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Today, handmade glass objects are taking the craft world by storm
with their great variety and beauty. These outstanding pieces
capture the finest work done by top artisans worldwide. Cast your
eye over flameworked goblets, cast vases, blown cups, fused and
slumped bowls, and more. The magnificent techniques on display
include mosaics, enameling, engraving, carving, and etching. |
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160 pp • 8 1/2 x 11 • 200 color photos &
illustrations
1 86126 521 2 • March • $45.00 Hardcover • The Crowood Press |
| Ed Burke |
| Aimed at novices, students, and enthusiasts, and
featuring 200 color photos and drawings, this stunning work reveals the
secrets of the glass blower’s art. This lavish volume celebrates the art
of glass blowing by explaining the processes and illustrating the
techniques with a dazzling array of finished pieces. Beginning with tools
and equipment, it offers a practical overview of the basic
techniques—how to gather molten glass from the furnace, shape glass, and
use jacks—while making a variety of solid glass objects. Glass
Blowing goes on to explain the importance of the punty iron and
instructs on how to blow a tumbler, vase, bowl, and plate before advancing
to the techniques needed to make stemware and handles. The use of color is
one of the defining qualities of studio glass, and the author encourages
the artist to experiment with a range of techniques to introduce color and
originality to their work. Written by a professional glass blower and
illustrated with 200 color photos. |
 | Dictionary
of Glass: Materials and Techniques
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| Second Edition 256 pages | 8 1/2 x 11 | 20
color, 280 b/w illus. Hardcover 2001 | ISBN 0-8122-3619-X |
| Charles Bray |
Charles Bray has gathered together the various
aspects of glass technology and practice in the only reference available
of its kind. A Dictionary of Glass covers both technical and
artistic aspects of working with glass in a practical, easily referenced
format. The book is arranged as a lexicon of words and phrases,
covering technical terms, materials, equipment, processes, and practices.
Some of the entries offer succinct definitions; others are detailed
articles that illuminate the subject in greater depth, many illustrated by
photographs and diagrams. Also included are detailed appendices listing
suppliers, schools providing glass courses, museums with important glass
collections, and a useful bibliography.
"This dictionary does an excellent job of covering techniques,
materials, and equipment, and is effectively illustrated with drawings and
photographs. Background information important to glass work, such as
explanations of electrical and chemical terms, is also well
presented."--Choice |
 | Glass:
An Artists Medium
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| Lucartha Kohler |
| Everything you wanted to know about
glassmaking... but were afraid to ask. This seminal work includes:
The History of Glass, Properties of Glass, Glassforming with a furnace,
Lampworking, Glassforming with a kiln, Surface decoration, Cold
working. The appendix is an invaluable section with information for
molds, kilns, annealing, a list of health hazards and supply
sources. The book is a virtual who's who of teh glass making world's
finest artists. It features the techniques and finished works of
many world famous artists. |
 | A
History of Glassforming
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192 pages | 8 1/2 x 11 | 145 color, 60 b/w
illus.
Cloth 2002 | ISBN 0-8122-3647-5 | $55.00t |
| Keith Cummings |
| The special qualities of glass—neither solid,
nor liquid—have required glassmakers to develop special skills for
transforming raw materials into finished objects. In A History of
Glassforming, Keith Cummings approaches the history of glass through
the practices and techniques of those who make it. This is a fascinating
study of the nature of glass and the skills, techniques, and machines that
have been developed to exploit its remarkable and mutable properties. As
Cummings demonstrates, glass has evolved from a rare and precious
commodity, to a familiar tool of everyday use, to an art form prized once
again. |
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