Glass

Three books covering history, techniques, methods, safety, equipment and supplies in great detail. Well illustrated with color and b&w photos, these books contain a lot of useful information and are used in studios and schools throughout the country. Each book is 8 1/2" x 11" and about 140 pages long.

An excellent introduction to fusing, slumping, and casting glass in your kiln. Nineteen substantial projects walk you through cutting, grinding, preparing kiln shelves and molds, firing schedules, removing kiln wash, sandblasting, etching...Lots of pictures and enough technical information to be helpful without overwhelming a beginner.

Complete guide to fusing, slumping, and kiln forming techniques. 20 chapters plus a list of artists, resource listing, references, and index cover all phases of the craft. Clear instruction and over 150 color photos of process, method and finished pieces.

Complete introduction to three popular areas of glass working: fusing, painting, & shaping with a torch. Color illustrations complement clear instructions for 32 projects

A complete lexicon of words and phrases covering technical terms, materials, equipment, methods, and practices. Full of color photos and drawings illustrating many of the entries. An excellent book, well organized and designed.

A survey of fine art glass. Maurine Littleton introduces us to a dazzling array of styles by international glass artists. Functional and sculptural work made using a wide variety of techniques. Wonderful inspiration.

A top teacher of the craft explains how to do it all, providing exactly the same information and exercises she gives her beginner's workshops. Lavish illustrations capture the entire artistic process. Look into the different types of glass to choose from, and find out how to melt a ball at different points of the rod; flatten it into a disc; and shape it into a variety of shapes and forms. The results are amazing!

This excellent resource studies over 500 pieces from the al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait. A comprehensive survey of Islamic glass and glass making techniques, the book is organized by time period and explores the influences on glass makers from different Islamic cultures and the spread of glass technology. Topics of particular interest include luster-painted glass, cut decoration, applied decoration, mold-blown patterns, impressed patterns, marvered trails, enameling, and gilding. An impressive scholarly achievement with many color pictures.

Explores the history and techniques of printing on glass. Direct screenprinting, screenprinted transfers, relief printing, integrated glass prints, printing from an etching plate onto glass, resists for sandblasting and etching, photography, digital and laser prints, and vitreography. The book spotlights a large number of contemporary artists working in this field. The special concerns of working with large architectural elements are addressed. Includes a handy directory of manufacturers and materials suppliers.

A very complete and well researched book on the subject. Lots of illustrations with almost all in color, the author brings the history of glass art to life.

Complete handbook covering tools, supplies, choice of glass, procedures, firing techniques, slumping, molds, annealing, and troubleshooting. 13 beginning and 8 advanced projects are included with detailed instruction.

The contemporary studio glass movement is showcased through the work of a variety of glass artists from around the world. Lovely book, wonderful photos.

Over 70 objects are reproduced and documented in this outstanding book. Artists careers and glassforming techniques are discussed. 65 color and 10 b&w illustrations.

Complete guide to learning this unusual method of glass work. Clear, step by step instruction in an easy and fun to read style. Very comprehensive.

History and techniques of slumping, fusing, and more. Tools & materials are discussed and the work of an international selection of artists are shown..