Download or read book Glass Fusing in a Clay Kiln written by Lisa G Westheimer and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glass Fusing in a Clay Kiln is a comprehensive instructional manual for adding the art of glass fusing to a ceramics studio. It offers practical, technical and scientific information on every aspect of glass fusing. Anyone from home hobby potter to administrators of institutional ceramics studios can use this manual to expand their practice. A wide range of information is covered - from types of glass, storage, tools, kiln loading, firing and maintenance to cutting, finish work and ways to incorporate glass and clay into one form. Written in easy to understand language by a ceramic artist and educator who is self taught in glass fusing.
Download or read book Creative Glass Techniques written by Bettina Eberle and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glass is one of the hottest topics in the world of crafts. This handsome how-to book introduces three essential and accessible techniques that have endless creative potential. CREATIVE GLASS TECHNIQUES covers 30 projects, from a simple plate to lampworking to fluted wine glasses, and more. Valuable for novice and experienced glassworkers alike. 160 color photos.
Download or read book Glass fusing book written by Boyce Lundstrom and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Fused Glass written by Brad Walker and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to glass fusing, glass slumping, and related kilnforming techniques.
Download or read book Fuse Glass Making for Beginners written by Lillian Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fused glass is one of the easiest and most exciting techniques for beginner. There are lots of things you can make with it... jewelry, plates, coasters, sun catchers, clock faces... or small windows and panels for your home. There are also many different creative things you can do. You can fuse it flat or with a texture. You can mix big shapes with small bits of glass frit. There are gold mica powders, decals and iridescent surfaces. You can create bubbles, add wire, use stencils. The list is endless.This book Contains the basic guide for every beginner, and different techniques for a variety of projects, both for beginners and advanced. It even helps guide you away from making certain errors with glass work. All that and it also includes methods to make fusing as practical as possible in your own home. Get started in making awesome glass fused pendants for your personal use or to gift to friends and families this Christmas season. GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!!
Download or read book Mould Making for Glass written by Angela Thwaites and published by Herbert Press. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly all glass makers (unless they are blowing glass) need moulds which can go in the kiln, as part of the process of creating their work. Currently glass students and makers get their expertise and recipes from lots of different sources, picking out the relevant bits and pieces which they need from other glass and ceramic books. This book aims to introduce all the mould-making techniques for casting glass, with detailed information on materials, recipes for mould mixes, methods and applications. It helps the student to learn which methods are appropriate for different types of work, and covers all the basics of how to make your mould. It also includes practical information on sourcing, storing, using and recycling materials, and how to develop your own recipes and methods for particular projects. It also covers where to start with writing programmes for kiln firings including annealing and cooling. It also contains images from well-known artists working in cast glass throughout.
Download or read book Metal Clay And Mixed Media Jewelry written by Sherri Haab and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2007 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metal clay starts as clay and turns into metal. Does it get any more magical? Now it does—withMetal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry. Author Sherri Haab takes this compelling material, today's hottest craft item, to the next level, brilliantly combining it with other media ranging from the timeless to the unexpected. Ribbons, gold leaf, pottery shards, transparent resin, polymer clay, leather, and more are used to create stunning jewelry. Beautiful photography showcases these innovative pieces, and full step-by-step instructions make it easy to re-create them. New formulations of metal clay and newly developed firing techniques are presented clearly so that crafters can achieve professional results. Sophisticated enough for artists yet simple enough for beginners,Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelryis the only book that blends metal clay with such a variety of mixed media to make magic. • Follow-up to the best-sellingArt of Metal Clay—over 35,000 copies sold! • Author has sold more than two million books! • Metal clay is hot with crafters, artists—anyone who wants to try alchemy
Download or read book Kiln Formed Glass Beyond the Basics written by Brenda Griffith and published by Lark. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this comprehensive workbench guide, acclaimed artist Brenda Griffith takes kiln-formed glass to the next level. From cast glassing and cold working to adapting unusual tools and materials, she covers a range of advanced techniques that glass crafters need to know. In addition to beautiful projects and stunning gallery images, information on best studio practices and a "beyond the kiln" section make this indispensible.
Download or read book Coldworking Glass Without Machines written by Paul Tarlow and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Basic Glass Fusing written by Lynn Haunstein and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Stackpole's bestselling Basics series, this book presents a fun, growing trend in glass crafts.
Download or read book Jayne Persico Presents Glass Kiln Casting with Colour de Verre written by Jayne Persico and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jayne Persico 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 a book offering over 260 colour photographs in 12 chapters that will inspire dozens of exceptional projects. The opening chapter features invaluable information covering frit casting moulds, 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 favourite 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 jewellery, plates and bowls with amazing results that will impress everyone who views your creations.
Download or read book Hands in Clay written by Charlotte F. Speight and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a window to a lifetime of experiment and creative expression in clay, as a glimpse into the wellsprings of inspiration, and as a story of humanity, Hands in Clay offers a compelling introduction to ceramics.
Download or read book Warm Glass written by Philippa Beveridge and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative, extensively illustrated guide to making glass objects in a kiln. Provides detailed information on the history and traditional techniques of using a kiln in glasswork, along with instructions and examples designed to help you understand all the steps each technique requires.
Download or read book Techniques of Kiln formed Glass written by Keith Cummings and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1997-01-29 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a must for everyone interested in glass, especially artisans and collectors.
Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Kiln formed Glass written by Brenda Griffith and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In paperback at last, this popular guide to kiln-forming glass, melting cut or crushed glass and then shaping it with molds, features 19 beginner-friendly projects. The beautiful and practical items range from home decor, including a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture and jewellery.
Download or read book Kiln Formed Glass written by Gillian Hulse and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published as Inspirations in kiln-formed glass, London: A. & C. Black, 2009.
Download or read book Fuse It written by Petra Kaiser and published by Waterford, Ont. : Wardell Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 utilise the bonanza of glass forming methods & materials through 18 lessons with names such as: Wear It (Jewellery), Display It (Holders), Hang It (Mirrors and Ornaments), Screw It (Clocks and Sculptures), Drop It (Vases), Zen It (Fountain), Rake It (hot combing), Sell It (marketing your work), plus 10 more. The book will be a valuable resource for fusers of all skill levels with a desire to progress to the next step. Over 300 colour photos offer a wealth of instruction and inspiring ideas for distinctive kiln formed creations. Includes over 75 project idea images and 18 step-by-step lessons.
