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Masters: Glass Beads: Major Works by Leading Artists (The Masters) The art of glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity during the past decade—and these awe-inspiring examples, exquisitely fashioned by 40 of the world’s top creators, reveal exactly why. Whether showcasing faces, animals, or flowers, these beads exhibit incredible detail and gorgeous color. Explore Bruce St. John Maher’s fused and faceted landscape beads and the vitreous painted surface of Bronwen Heilman’s glass. Kate Fowle Meleny’s luminous electroformed glass beads seem almost like sculptures, while Sharon Peters creates whimsical, often comical creatures that delight. Every artist receives a lavish eight-page feature with approximately a dozen high-quality images of his or her most impressive work, along with a bio and personal commentary that provides insights into the motivations and inspiration behind each piece. Author: Lark Books Paperback: 336 pages Company: Lark Books (2008-05-06) ISBN: 1579909248 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $15.57 Used Price: $15.58 A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass: * Fused * Slumped * Cast Kiln forming glass—melting cut or crushed glass together in a kiln until it becomes a single piece and shaping the glass with molds—has quickly become one of the most popular subjects in studio glasswork. This comprehensive introduction features projects both beautiful and practical that are sure to appeal to all beginning glassworkers. It covers all of the fundamentals, such as fusing, slumping and draping, as well as some intermediate and advanced techniques, including pot melting, inclusions, mold-making and more. There’s also advice on decorative surface treatment of the finished piece, and an invaluable troubleshooting section. Nineteen exquisite projects, arranged by skill level, range from home décor items, like a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture, and even an amber glass pendant. Author: Brenda Griffith Hardcover: 128 pages Company: Lark Books (2007-11-01) ISBN: 1579909094 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $14.43 Used Price: $14.41 Glass Bead Workshop: Building Skills, Exploring Techniques, Finding Inspiration Glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity—and those artists who have successfully mastered the basics want more techniques to enhance their repertoire. Jeri Warhaftig, a respected and experienced teacher, offers intermediates her time-tested, workshop-based approach to expanding their beadmaking skills. In each superbly illustrated and illuminating chapter, she focuses on using current tools, new materials, and innovative methodology to produce a singular bead—with several variations for every one. The possibilities, from sandblasting to metal inclusions, are stupendous: Craft sculptural flower beads; create a lightweight, hollow seashell-shaped bead; and go for the “wow” factor with geode beads that enclose decorative elements within a layer of glass. Helpful tips are sprinkled throughout, and a gallery of additional work will inspire. Author: Jeri L. Warhaftig Hardcover: 144 pages Company: Lark Books (2008-05-06) ISBN: 160059123X List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $15.55 Used Price: $15.00 Warm Glass: A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Techniques: Fusing, Slumping, Casting 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. Author: Philippa Beveridge, Ignasi Domenech, Eva Pacual Hardcover: 160 pages Company: Lark Books (2005-03-01) ISBN: 1579906559 List Price: $29.95 Amazon Price: $18.56 Used Price: $18.56 Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass Since the first edition of Collectors Encyclopedia of Depression Glass was released in 1972, it has been Americas #1 bestselling glass book. Gene and Cathy Florence now present this completely revised seventeenth edition with 156 patterns and almost 400 beautiful color photographs. With the assistance of several nationally known dealers, this book illustrates, as well as realistically prices, items in demand. Dealing primarily with the glass made from the 1920s through the end of the 1930s, this beautiful reference book contains stunning color photographs, vintage catalog pages, updated values, and a special section on reissues and fakes. In addition, for the first time all the pieces in the photographs are identified and cross-referenced with their listings. This dependable information comes from years of research, experience, fellow dealers and collectors, and millions of miles traveled by full-time glass dealers Gene and Cathy Florence, Americas leading glassware authorities.Author: Gene Florence, Cathy Florence Hardcover: 253 pages Company: Collector Books (2007-07-30) ISBN: 1574325590 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $12.28 Used Price: $12.89 The Stained Glass Garden: Projects & Patterns Grow a glass garden—and beautify any space with the exquisite decorative items you’ve created. George W. Shannon and Pat Torlen, two master teachers and artists who run the On The Edge Glass Studio, offer an array of glorious patterns for stained glass flowers, butterflies, birds, birdfeeders, planters, lanterns, and mobiles. Using dozens of close-up photos, they teach all the basics of both copper foil and lead came construction, from materials and tools to how-to techniques. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club. Author: George W. Shannon, Pat Torlen Hardcover: 128 pages Company: Sterling/Tamos (2006-04-28) ISBN: 1895569575 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $11.58 Used Price: $10.97 Anchor Hocking's Fire-King & More: Identification & Value Guide, Including Early American Prescut And Wexford (Anchor Hocking's Fire-King and More) From the 1940s through 2000, Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation of Lancaster, Ohio, produced an extensive line of heat resistant oven glassware called Fire-King. The companys lines included not only dinnerware but also a plethora of glass kitchen itemsmeasuring cups, mixing bowls, mugs, and more. Loaded with hundreds of full-color photographs, vintage catalog pages, company morgue items, facts, new information, and values, this new edition will be a hit once again with collectors. It has everything readers expect from glassware authorities Gene and Cathy Florence.Author: Gene Florence, Cathy Florence Hardcover: 222 pages Company: Collector Books (2006-04) ISBN: 1574324918 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $14.95 Used Price: $12.50 Contemporary Warm Glass: A Guide to Fusing, Slumping & Kiln-Forming Techniques Author: Brad Walker Paperback: 154 pages Company: Four Corners Intl Inc (2000-09) ISBN: 0970093349 List Price: $47.95 Amazon Price: $34.95 Used Price: $26.00 Introduction to Glass Fusing Introduction to Glass Fusing from Wardell Publications fused art glass introduces practical fusing skills while creating from the first project, automatically mastering the techniques of glass preparation, assembly and kiln firing methods. Introduction to Glass Fusing by Petra Kaiser is an illustrated tutorial on the techniques of art glass fusing, geared toward the absolute novice in the craft. This all color book is filled with hundreds of step by step photos, useful tip sidebars, and complete project instructions. The reader will learn terminology used regularly in fusing, as well as 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 in detail. Chapter titles include Warm Glass Processes and Temperatures, Glass Tools And Equipment, Kilns and Controllers, Basic Glass Cutting Techniques, The Kiln Firing Process, and more. Each new skill is introduced via the creation of an actual project. Project 1 Tangram Puzzle teaches cutting glass to a pattern, Project 4 Window Ornament instructs the use of shelf primer. Additional projects include a Night Light, a set of Soup Bowls, Jewelry Pendants, etc. enabling the reader to master a new skill while creating an item to wear, display or use in their home. A total of 15 Projects are included in the book.Author: Petra Kaiser Paperback: 80 pages Company: Wardell Pub Inc (2003-05-15) ISBN: 0919985386 List Price: $23.95 Amazon Price: $16.29 Used Price: $51.58 Bud Hastin's Avon Collector's Encyclopedia: Avon and California Perfume Company Products-1886 to Present Author: Bud Hastin Paperback: 669 pages Company: Collector Books (2007-12-18) ISBN: 1574325655 List Price: $29.95 Amazon Price: $18.73 Used Price: $18.73 |
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