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Recommended books of techniques, instructions and information on kiln forming, fusing, slumping and casting glass. Enjoy images and videos of world class artists artwork and teachers.

Warm Glass

This is the first full-color book on the subject of "warm," or kiln-fired glass. All the processes involved in kiln-firing glass, including fusing, slumping, casting, pâte de verre, and more are explained. It includes a corresponding graph on the firing cycle and information on the various types of glass, their compatability, and their behaviors during firing. 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. The author shares invaluable tips on how to avoid unexpected and unwanted effects, and create a range of different results and finishes. Close-up illustrations show each step in the process being carried out, and photographs display an inspirational gallery of richly colored finished works. Authors — Philippa Beveridge, Ignasi Domenech, and Eva Pascual. Hardcover. 160 pages. 9" × 11¾" (23 cm × 30 cm) .

Mastering the Glass Bead Video

Let veteran glass bead artist and teacher Karen Stavert, also known as the "Dichro Diva," show you how to create your own gorgeous one-of-a-kind beads with this inspiring introduction. In this 45 minute video, she demonstrates how two basic shapes can create a multitude of different beads. Step-by-step, she leads you through the process, demonstrating the tools and safety procedures needed to create your own unique beads. It's a great way to explore the world of glass bead making.

Lark Flameworking: Creating Glass Beads, Sculptures & Functional Objects Flameworking: Creating Glass Beads, Sculptures & Functional Objects

You can easily form beads, candlesticks, and art objects from just a rod of cold glass and a torch. Heat it, manipulate it a bit, and almost instantaneously beautiful and new figures emerge from the fire. That's flameworking. 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 hearts, wings, butterflies, and the moon. Turn those designs into jewelry, hanging sculptures, and stirrers. The results are amazing Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 10 in., 176 pages all in color. Lark, 2005. ISBN 1579907415

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