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A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass: * Fused * Slumped * Cast | 
 enlarge | Author: Brenda Griffith
Publisher: Lark Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $14.40
You Save: $10.55 (42%)
New (36) Used (7) from $14.40
Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 8475
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 1579909094
Dewey Decimal Number: 748.5
EAN: 9781579909093
ASIN: 1579909094
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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Shipping: International shipping available
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Product Description
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 decor items, like a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture, and even an amber glass pendant.
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Excellent buy! October 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I like this book very much, the author seems to guess our questions about the subject.
Very good book.
Great ideas and artistry September 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book filled with beautiful photos of artistic glass work. It contains great ideas and inspiration.
 a beginners guide to kiln-formes glass June 28, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Not the fault of the book itself; I guess I am too much of a beginner. But for someone who knows a little bit about the subject it did seem complete. What I need is a book for 'dummies'.
Kathleen cunha
A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Form Glass June 23, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass: * Fused * Slumped * CastAwesome book. It is very easy to read and understand. Neat projects to make.
A Useful Book to Add to Your Fused Glass Library June 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Here is a book well worth it's affordable price tag. Cover to cover, 128 pages of ideas and information. Designed to be useful for both beginners and those interested in exploring some more challenging and varied techniques in the world of fused glass. Page after page of well photographed examples to guide the reader, and beautiful glass artwork to tantilize and inspire.
Chapters include basics like materials, tools, supplies, skills like straight and curved glass cutting, and basic information on slumping, draping, fusing, and polishing. The author covers mold preparation, polishing, sandblasting, etching, and drilling.
There is a useful troubleshooting guide for the more common things that go wrong with your fused glass work, and suggestions for fixing those when possible.
The projects included in the book are varied and visually interesting. They range from simple pate de verre or draping to more complex work like creating and using bars or making various types of melt fusings. All the projects are artistically beautiful, and most of them are also functional.
The directions and fusing schedules are clearly outlined and easy to understand.
Brenda Griffith is a talented artist who has taken her time, experience, and considerable thought to put out a well written book at an affordable price for both beginners and those who are looking to add to their fusing skills and knowledge.
At the retail price of $24.95, it is worth adding to your fusing library.
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