Best Glassblowing
In paperback at last, this popular guide to kiln-forming glass--melting cut or crushed glass and then shaping it with molds--features 19 beginner-friendly projects. She is the author of "A Beginner's Guide to Kiln Formed Glass" and "Kiln-Formed Glass: Beyond the Basics", and she has been a contributing writer for Glass Patterns Quarterly , and Profitable Glass magazines.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Item as described and packaged well for shipping."
"Excellent book by an excellent person."
"I'm working on one project in the book even though I'm still a novice at glass fusing."
"Great for large overview of working with glass."
"Well written!"
"This book on glass fusing was at a great price and very well reviewed."
"I have already taken glass fusion classes."
With this comprehensive workbench guide, acclaimed artist Brenda Griffith takes kiln-formed glass to the next level. She is a member of the Atlanta Glass Artist's Guild, The International Guild of Glass Artists, and The American Craft Council.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The second deals with more advanced ways to decorate glass for firing (casting, 3D printing, airbrushing, sandblasting, box making, etc.). Spoiler alert: If you're into making jewelry, she's got some advanced tips for creating dichroic slabs and precious metal clay findings that you'll love. She shows you how to make your own glass pastels and glass clay (which can be fired in the kiln the way you can fire ceramics), create marbling effects with glass enamels, make your own roll-ups, and more."
"A great book that will inspire your glass work."
"Good book."
"Great book."
"This is an informative work on the various aspects of kiln formed glass."
"great."
"an excellent book- with a great sense of humor."
"Very good book for people who want to try something different."
As beadmakers' skills develop, they can expand their horizons by experimenting with enamel; using mica dust to form an iridescent sheen; and applying silver, gold, and copper leaf. After working your way from front to back, you will have mastered (or refreshed your memory in) everything from shaping beads, adding color and decoration, altering surfaces, making gravity and floral beads, fuming, and creating sculptural beads such as a winged heart and a spiral seashell."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Just what I needed for getting started."
"It has photographic step by steps showing how to make basic beads through very complex beads."
"This is a great book to have if you are thinking of creating your own glass beads as I am."
"Very great book it's very helpful with lampwork beads lots of information."
"Beautiful bead, easy step by step instructions (with lots of pictures) and some more advanced techniques, what more could you ask for?"
"A really nice resource for beginners."
"Nice book....informative."
"This book filled in the blanks for me."
Best Stained Glass Crafting
Each technique illustrated with color photos Complete explanation of tools and materials Step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects This highly detailed guide contains everything the beginner needs to know to make beautiful basic stained glass projects--presented with lavish color illustrations and precise instructions that eliminate the guesswork from each step-by-step activity. Michael Johnston is a stained glass expert who has been perfecting his craft for more than two decades in the central Pennsylvania region, where he owns and operates Rainbow Vision Stained Glass.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Good overview and some nice templates (although this isn't an activity you can easily pick up by reading a book)."
"Very informative."
"Great pictures and explicit instructions."
"I feel confident in making my choice for a new hobby and how to do it is explained very well."
"Book is great for beginners like myself."
"DIYer or the serious student."