Download or read book Traditional Glassworking Techniques written by Paul Nooncree Hasluck and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advanced Glassworking Techniques written by Edward T. Schmid and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Glass Artist s Studio Handbook written by Cecilia Cohen and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook offers readers a comprehensive and accessible guide to not only the nuts and bolts of this perennially popular craft but insight into the artisan crafter's lifestyle.
Download or read book Learn How to Blow Glass written by Anne Kramer and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains everything you need to start learning glass blowing today. The author puts everything she knows about glass blowing into simple, understandable language so that everyone can easily learn all there is to know about making beautiful glass. Inside the book, you will learn: [ The History of Glass Blowing [ The Properties of the Glass: So your art looks great and stands the test of time. [ All Necessary Glass Blowing Equipment: Learn how to get your glass blowing hobby started with the right gear. [ How to Use Your Tools: Great pointers on how to make your best artwork with your new tools. [ Important Safety Tips: How to keep all your fingers and eyebrows intact! [ Most Important Glass Blowing Principles: How to take the mystery out of the art. [ How to Make Your First Piece: All the keys you need to make your first piece of glass artwork. [ How to Add Decorative Art: Learn how to turn normal glass into a stunning piece of art. [ How to Make Glass Beads: Tips for making beautiful beads that anyone will love. [ Cane Making Secrets: Your beads will look as stunning as they possibly can with these pointers. [ How to Make Glass Pipes: Yes, keys to even making pipes as well. [ and much more! If you've ever been interested in glass blowing, but didn't know where to start, then I encourage you to learn from the author's experience and get started on the right footing. It contains everything you need to know to help you make amazing glass objects today!
Download or read book Laboratory Scientific Glassblowing A Practical Training Method written by Paul Le Pinnet and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Related Title: Laboratory Scientific Glassblowing: Advanced Techniques and Glassblowing's Place in History'If you are interested in learning about glassblowing techniques for scientific glassware, then this book is an incredible opportunity to learn from a master glassblower. Much of this information is passed down in person, and to have it available in a book such as this is a very rare opportunity that you should not pass up.'IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineThis book explains and demonstrates the methods involved in scientific glassblowing. It describes elementary to advanced glass manipulation together with technical information on its safe use and development in the laboratory. Edited by Paul Le Pinnet (MBE), a scientific glassblower with over 50 years' experience in the field, experts in glassblowing are brought together to explain their methods and approaches used to produce a variety of glassware.Laboratory Scientific Glassblowing is a unique project which updates and develops the traditional art of glassblowing and brings it into the 21st century. New skills and materials are introduced, including descriptions of working with fused silica, on laser profile cutting and on the creation of artistic glassware in a scientific setting. Written specifically as a hands-on reference work, this book can be used as a step-by-step practical guide for practitioners and scientists as well as students and apprentices interested in the field.Contributions from: Michael Baumbach, MD of H Baumbach & Co; Paul Rathmill, Enterprise Q; William Fludgate, MD BioChem Glass (app) Ltd; Ian Pearson (Past Chairman BSSG), Editor, BSSG Journal; Gary Coyne, California State University USA; Konstantin Kraft-Poggensee, Former chairman, German Scientific Glassblowing Society; Keith Holden President of the Australian and New Zealand Glassblowing Society; Phil Murray, Churchill Fellow.
Download or read book Beginning Glassblowing written by Edward T. Schmid and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creative Glass Blowing written by James E. Hammesfahr and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beyond Venice written by Jutta-Annette Page and published by Hudson Hills. This book was released on 2004 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lovingly illustrated celebration of the Venetian art of "cristallo" focuses on this remarkable glasswork produced in five countries during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, using essays and photographs to highlight the aesthetic and social dimensions of this unique craft. 281 colour & 47 b/w illustrations
Download or read book Crafting Transparency written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the mesmerizing world of glass with "Crafting Transparency," a comprehensive eBook that artfully demystifies the ancient craft and avant-garde art of glassmaking. This vividly written guide invites you into the transformative process of shaping sand and fire into transparent marvels. Embark on a historical journey to uncover the evolution of glass through ages, and understand its poignant role in culture and art. Prepare to be lured into the sacred space of the studio as you learn to set the stage for creativity while respecting the nuances of artisan safety and efficiency. Peek through the clear lens into the heart of glass materials, distinguished by their composition and versatility. Whether you are fascinated by the alchemy of color in glasswork or the sustainable charm of recycled glass; this guide covers it all, providing a solid ground for selecting materials that vibe with your personal vision. Equipped with precise cutters and a mastery over the glowing kiln, join hands with "Crafting Transparency" to take command of tools that feel like an extension of your creativity. From understanding the varied types of glass to troubleshooting the typical kiln conundrums, you will gain insights integral to the craft. Slice, shape, and mold your vision into reality as you immerse yourself in chapters dedicated to the finesse of glass cutting, and the mystique of color and texture in glasswork. Challenge your skills with a plethora of techniques ranging from simple hand-forming to complex layering and slumping. As your journey deepens, "Crafting Transparency" draws back the curtain on practices like glass blowing with detailed tutorials that will boost your confidence. Enter the storytelling narrative of stained glass, or the intricate dance of flames in lampworking, and discover new horizons as an artist. Don’t stop at creation; this guide walks you through showcasing your masterpieces, delving into the business of glassmaking while helping you navigate the landscapes where your art will shine. Venture into the cutting edge of glassmaking where innovation meets tradition, and kindle your imagination with inspiring projects for all levels of proficiency. "Crafting Transparency" is not just a book; it's the companion for both the budding enthusiast and the skilled artisan eager to expand their craft. Begin your transformative journey today. Experience the art of glass through "Crafting Transparency"—where every chapter unlocks a new facet of brilliance in this luminous endeavor.
Download or read book Introduction to Glass Science and Technology written by James E Shelby and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a concise and inexpensive introduction for an undergraduate course in glass science and technology. The level of the book has deliberately been maintained at the introductory level to avoid confusion of the student by inclusion of more advanced material, and is unique in that its text is limited to the amount suitable for a one term course for students in materials science, ceramics or inorganic chemistry. The contents cover the fundamental topics of importance in glass science and technology, including glass formation, crystallization, phase separation and structure of glasses. Additional chapters discuss the most important properties of glasses, including discussion of physical, optical, electrical, chemical and mechanical properties. A final chapter provides an introduction to a number of methods used to form technical glasses, including glass sheet, bottles, insulation fibre, optical fibres and other common commercial products. In addition, the book contains discussion of the effects of phase separation and crystallization on the properties of glasses, which is neglected in other texts. Although intended primarily as a textbook, Introduction to Glass Science and Technology will also be invaluable to the engineer or scientist who desires more knowledge regarding the formation, properties and production of glass.
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 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 Glassblowing written by Homer L. Hoyt and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new book designed as a "how to" manual for the beginner. The material (glass) is introduced first with its history, composition & sources. All the equipment & tools, required to work glass, are described in detail. The fundamental procedures are defined & clearly illustrated with ample practice exercises. The instruction of these procedures is reinforced with a ten lesson course arranged in progression. The experienced glassblower may want to use this format to train apprentices. There are step by step procedures for making over 65 different items. Preliminary techniques for making larger sculptures are described & profiles of some well known glass sculptors with examples of their work. Another example of the diversity of glassblowing is demonstrated in the story of Gerhard Finkenbeiner & his innovative developments to the Glass Harmonica. The section on blown glass tubing describes how the fundamental procedures areoften working with tubing. The instructions include a number of blown items including several Christmas ornaments. There are directions to show fifteen ways to decorate glass surfaces including glue chipping & the chemical silvering of glass. Where & how to market your glass items is also revealed. There is a complete directory of where to obtain equipment & supplies.
Download or read book Careers for Crafty People Other Dexterous Types written by Mark Rowh and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Careers for Crafty People and Other Dexterous Types lets career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. The book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.
Download or read book Victorian Glassworlds written by Isobel Armstrong and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-04-24 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isobel Armstrong's startlingly original and beautifully illustrated book tells the stories that spring from the mass-production of glass in nineteenth-century England. Moving across technology, industry, local history, architecture, literature, print culture, the visual arts, optics, and philosophy, it will transform our understanding of the Victorian period. The mass production of glass in the nineteenth century transformed an ancient material into a modern one, at the same time transforming the environment and the nineteenth-century imagination. It created a new glass culture hitherto inconceivable. Glass culture constituted Victorian modernity. It was made from infinite variations of the prefabricated glass panel, and the lens. The mirror and the window became its formative elements, both the texts and constituents of glass culture. The glassworlds of the century are heterogeneous. They manifest themselves in the technologies of the factory furnace, in the myths of Cinderella and her glass slipper circulated in print media, in the ideologies of the conservatory as building type, in the fantasia of the shopfront, in the production of chandeliers, in the Crystal Palace, and the lens-made images of the magic lantern and microscope. But they were nevertheless governed by two inescapable conditions. First, to look through glass was to look through the residues of the breath of an unknown artisan, because glass was mass produced by incorporating glassblowing into the division of labour. Second, literally a new medium, glass brought the ambiguity of transparency and the problems of mediation into the everyday. It intervened between seer and seen, incorporating a modern philosophical problem into bodily experience. Thus for poets and novelists glass took on material and ontological, political, and aesthetic meanings. Reading glass forwards into Bauhaus modernism, Walter Benjamin overlooked an early phase of glass culture where the languages of glass are different. The book charts this phase in three parts. Factory archives, trade union records, and periodicals document the individual manufacturers and artisans who founded glass culture, the industrial tourists who described it, and the systematic politics of window-breaking. Part Two, culminating in glass under glass at the Crystal Palace, reads the glassing of the environment, including the mirror, the window, and controversy round the conservatory, and their inscription in poems and novels. Part Three explores the lens, from optical toys to 'philosophical' instruments as the telescope and microscope were known. A meditation on its history and phenomenology, Victorian Glassworlds is a poetics of glass for nineteenth-century modernity.
Download or read book Five Thousand Years of Glass written by Hugh Tait and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete history of glass from its origins 5000 years ago to mechanized processes for its production in the twentieth century.
Download or read book Making Glass Beads written by Cindy Jenkins and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents Making a Basic Bead Preparing Mandrels 27 Igniting the Torch 28 Forming a Bead 30 Extinguishing the Torch 34 Removing Your Bead from the Mandrel 34 Finishing Touches 36 Simple Variations Shaping Your Beads 38 Overwraps 43 Multicolored Beads 44 Spots, Dots & Eyes 45 Stripes & Trails 47 Pulling Stringer 49 Fun with Stringer 53 Raked Patterns 56 Taking the Next Step Mixing Colors 59 Ribbon Cane 60 Twisties 61 Making Your Own Filigrana & Cased Stringer 64 Combing, Feathering, Side-Shifting & Furrowing 68 Pinching, Poking, Snipping & Plunging 71 Adding Metals 74 Inclusions & Surface Treatments 77 Commercial Millefiori 78 Advanced Techniques Making Your Own Millefiori 82 Cased Beads 87 Dichroic Glass 90 Sculpted Beads 91 Hollow Beads 98 Buttons 99 Marbles 101 Core Vessels 102 Appendix A. Jewelry-Making Basics 105 Appendix B. The Nature of Glass 108 Appendix C. Troubleshooting 110 Contributing Artists 111 Acknowledgments 112 Index 112.
