The glass artists studio handbook : traditional and contemporary techniques for working with glass
Cohen, Cecilia2011
Books, Manuscripts
Comprehensive guide to this perennially popular craft but insight into the artisan crafters lifestyle. Completing a project from those books leaves you with a piece that is ideally identical to what the author created
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Author:
Imprint:
Beverly Quarry Books 2011
Collation:
176 p. illustrations (chiefly colour)
Contents:
Part 1 Starting from scratch: setting up your studio. Chapter 1 Planning the studio layout: Studio infrastructure -- Planning the work area -- Storage -- Studio safety -- Chapter 2 Glass studio tools and supplies: Kilns -- Lampworking torches -- Hand tools and other supplies -- The simple start-up studio -- Part 2 Exploring glass: basic techniques. Seleting glass -- Cutting glass -- Drilling glass -- Chapter 3 Stained glass: Common stained glass processes -- More than glass -- Good design practices -- Troubleshooting and making repairs -- Stained glass project 1, stained glass flower Dahlia -- Stained glass project 2, open-topped agate box -- Stained glass project 3, decorative panel, at the beach -- Chapter 4 Glass fusing: Fusing glass -- Other materials -- Fusing kilns -- Basic kiln techniques -- Basic fusing techniques -- Special techniques -- Understanding and correcting common fusing mistakes -- Fusing project 1, fused pendant -- Fusing project 2, fused and slumped tea light dish -- Chapter 5 Lampworking: Selecting glass, soft vs. hard -- Before you light the torch -- Lighting the torch -- Extinguishing the torch -- Tricks of the trade -- Dealing with the unexpected -- Lampworking project 1, making a basic bead -- Lampworking project 2, decorative techniques -- Lampworking project 3, disks and hollow beads -- Annealing and batch annealing -- Part 3 Melding skills and techniques: studio projects. Stained glass pendant and earring set, wild roses -- Stained glass hibiscus treasure box -- Recycled bottle necklace -- Beaded stained glass panel, Jurassic jewel -- Stained glass kaleidoscope, fantastic journey -- Floral lampwork necklace, spring beauty -- Part 4 Glass artist gallery
ISBN:
9781592536979 (pbk)
Dewey class:
748.2028 GLA
Local class:
748.2028
Language:
English
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BRN:
104790
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 748.2028 GLA | Available |