Techniques Of Kiln Formed Glass

Author : Keith Cummings
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 9780812234022
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass written by Keith Cummings and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1997-01-29 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a must for everyone interested in glass, especially artisans and collectors.

Author : Philippa Beveridge
Publisher : Lark Books
ISBN 13 : 1579906559
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Warm Glass written by Philippa Beveridge and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative, extensively illustrated guide to making glass objects in a kiln. Provides detailed information on the history and traditional techniques of using a kiln in glasswork, along with instructions and examples designed to help you understand all the steps each technique requires.

Author : Helga Watkins-Baker
Publisher : Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 9781847971760
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kiln Forming Glass written by Helga Watkins-Baker and published by Crowood Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kiln Forming Glass captures the excitement of working with glass and explains the techniques involved in this stimulating sphere of glass making. It discusses numerous aspects of this exciting and absorbing method of working. This practical instruction is accompanied by striking visual images of kiln formed glass by established glass artists, as well as unique snapshots of some of their own making processes. Topics covered include: *Technical aspects of glass - its physical characteristics, compatibility and annealing issues *Materials and equipment - a look at the wide array of glass materials and tools available *Detailed analysis of techniques - fusing, slumping, kiln casting and pâte de verre *Step-by-step guides to completing projects with practical information and firing guides *An in-depth look at the lost wax technique for kiln casting glass *Further and more advanced kiln forming methods to extend creativity and skills AUTHOR: Helga Watkins-Baker is a practicing glass artist. She trained in architectural stained glass, undertook postgraduate studies in kiln techniques for glass at Central St Martin's College, London, and an MA in Glass at Wolverhampton University, specializing in kiln forming. She has served as chairperson of the Contemporary Glass Society, curated major exhibitions of South-West England glass makers and also worked as a freelance glass consultant. She has completed numerous private and public commissions in glass. In 200 she co-founded the Liquid Glass Centre in Wiltshire, where she continues to teach kiln techniques for glass. It has been her experience of teaching kiln forming to many new and established glass devotees which has provided the inspiration for this book. SELLING POINTS: *Captures the excitement of working with glass and explains the techniques involved in this stimulating sphere of glass making. *Written for both novice and the more experienced glass maker, it provides a comprehensive analysis of the processes involved, as well as practical projects to undertake and technical information about firing glass in a kiln. *A discussion of the technical aspects of glass-its physical characteristics, compatibility and annealing issues *Materials and equipment - a look at the wide array of glass materials and tools available *Detailed analysis of techniques-fusing, slumping, kiln casting and pate de verre ILLUSTRATIONS 250 photographs

Author : Keith Cummings
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 9780812242324
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Kiln-formed Glass written by Keith Cummings and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2009-11-06 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A global survey of artists putting kiln-formed glass techniques into practice."--Publisher's description.

Author : Brenda Griffith
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781579909093
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-formed Glass written by Brenda Griffith and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. The beautiful and practical items range from home decor, including a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture and jewellery.

Author : Gillian Hulse
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 031259299X
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kiln-Formed Glass written by Gillian Hulse and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published as Inspirations in kiln-formed glass, London: A. & C. Black, 2009.

Author : Brenda Griffith
Publisher : Lark
ISBN 13 : 9781454704164
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kiln-Formed Glass: Beyond the Basics written by Brenda Griffith and published by Lark. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this comprehensive workbench guide, acclaimed artist Brenda Griffith takes kiln-formed glass to the next level. From cast glassing and cold working to adapting unusual tools and materials, she covers a range of advanced techniques that glass crafters need to know. In addition to beautiful projects and stunning gallery images, information on best studio practices and a "beyond the kiln" section make this indispensible.

Author : Brad Walker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780970093325
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Fused Glass written by Brad Walker and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to glass fusing, glass slumping, and related kilnforming techniques.

Author : M. Bradley Walker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Warm Glass written by M. Bradley Walker and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Keith Cummings
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 9780812236477
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Glassforming written by Keith Cummings and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs and drawings, A History of Glassforming is a singular and important book for historians, connoisseurs, and students of glass.