AUTHOR:    Brenda Griffith
PAGES:    128
CATEGORY:  STAINED GLASS & LEAD LIGHTING
CODE:  WBCA9093

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Kiln forming glassmelting cut or crushed glass together in a kiln until it becomes a single piece and shaping the glass with moldshas 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. Theres 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 dcor items, like a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture, and even an amber glass pendant. Kiln forming glassmelting cut or crushed glass together in a kiln until it becomes a single piece and shaping the glass with moldshas 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. Theres 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 dcor items, like a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture, and even an amber glass pendant.