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 Kiln Fired Glass written by Boyce Lundstrom and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kiln Forming Glass written by Helga Watkins-Baker and published by Crowood Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kiln Forming Glass captures the excitement of working with glass and explains the techniques involved in this stimulating sphere of glass making. It discusses numerous aspects of this exciting and absorbing method of working. This practical instruction is accompanied by striking visual images of kiln formed glass by established glass artists, as well as unique snapshots of some of their own making processes. Topics covered include: *Technical aspects of glass - its physical characteristics, compatibility and annealing issues *Materials and equipment - a look at the wide array of glass materials and tools available *Detailed analysis of techniques - fusing, slumping, kiln casting and pâte de verre *Step-by-step guides to completing projects with practical information and firing guides *An in-depth look at the lost wax technique for kiln casting glass *Further and more advanced kiln forming methods to extend creativity and skills AUTHOR: Helga Watkins-Baker is a practicing glass artist. She trained in architectural stained glass, undertook postgraduate studies in kiln techniques for glass at Central St Martin's College, London, and an MA in Glass at Wolverhampton University, specializing in kiln forming. She has served as chairperson of the Contemporary Glass Society, curated major exhibitions of South-West England glass makers and also worked as a freelance glass consultant. She has completed numerous private and public commissions in glass. In 200 she co-founded the Liquid Glass Centre in Wiltshire, where she continues to teach kiln techniques for glass. It has been her experience of teaching kiln forming to many new and established glass devotees which has provided the inspiration for this book. SELLING POINTS: *Captures the excitement of working with glass and explains the techniques involved in this stimulating sphere of glass making. *Written for both novice and the more experienced glass maker, it provides a comprehensive analysis of the processes involved, as well as practical projects to undertake and technical information about firing glass in a kiln. *A discussion of the technical aspects of glass-its physical characteristics, compatibility and annealing issues *Materials and equipment - a look at the wide array of glass materials and tools available *Detailed analysis of techniques-fusing, slumping, kiln casting and pate de verre ILLUSTRATIONS 250 photographs

Download or read book Raku Glass written by Boyce Lundstrom and published by . This book was released on 2011-02-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Glass Casting and Moldmaking written by Boyce Lundstrom and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 1989 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Glass Painter s Method written by David Williams and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will serve you well if: You're new to traditional stained glass painting and are uncertain which brushes, paints and tools to buy - this book will tell you what you want to know. The accompanying 12 free videos will also introduce you to the key techniques. You've painted stained glass for a while but still worry "Is it my lack of skill which is the problem, or is it my brushes, paints and tools which stop me achieving the results I want?" - this book will guide you to the answer. And the 23 free designs will give you an excellent resource with which to practise. You're a teacher who wants your students to experience the joy of mastering this wonderful craft - this book will show you the smallest, most effective set of brushes, paints and tools to place before them so they can triumph. From designers and painters Williams & Byrne, and featuring entries from the journal of the forgotten Victorian craftsman Nathaniel Somers, this book will demonstrate how few possessions you really need to paint stained glass. This is Book 1 of The Glass Painter's Method.

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 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 Joy of Fusing written by Randy A. Wardell and published by . This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 Kiln fired Glass written by Harriette Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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.

Download or read book Fusing Images on Glass written by Terrie Banhazl and published by ECKO House Publishing. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 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 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 40 Great Glass Fusing Projects written by Lynn Haunstein and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are new to glass fusing or a veteran glass crafter, you will find fresh ideas in this book.