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Warm and Hot Glass techniques have long scared off all but the most ambitious glass artists.  However, the recent expansion and growth by Spectrum Glass and others into glass fusing have created a "hot" interest in this world of wonder.

 Using the wealth of information in the instructional books below, along with some experimentation, and you'll find there is no reason to leave the warm and hot glass segment to just those ambitious few. 

THE FUSED GLASS HANDBOOK (REVISED EDITION) (#1235)
by expert Gil Reynolds.  Gil details 25 projects (illustrated in color) using different fusing techniques.  Well thought out, highly detailed instructions.  80 pgs. of instruction, 10 pgs. of color photos and  20+ pgs. full size patterns and detailing for each project.

© 1987, 1990 Gil Reynolds
Fusion Headquarters, Inc
ISBN 0-915807-02-5
124 pages, softcover

$29.95

KILN FIRING GLASS, Glass Fusing, Book One (#1320)
by Boyce Lundstrom is the bible for fusers.  The most comprehensive work to date for all aspects of fusing.  Hundreds of full color illustrations show how it's done and a collection of some of the best fused pieces ever made.  OUTSTANDING!

$50.00

INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSING (#1353) by Petra Kaiser is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of fusing.  This book is geared toward the novice and assumes you know little about the craft.  Filled with lots of step-by-step photos, useful tip sidebars, and complete project instructions. You will learn terminology as well as all the basic skills that are the building blocks of the art.  From tools and material descriptions to glass cutting and shaping, to more complicated procedures such as mold making and kiln operation, everything is covered.  80 pages; 175 color photos.

© 2003 Wardell Publications
ISBN 0-919985-38-6

$23.95


 

CONTEMPORARY WARM GLASS (#12321)
by Brad Walker offers a fresh perspective on glass fusing, slumping, pate de verre, and a lot more.  Written in plain English, the author explains equipment, terminology and techniques that beginners through advanced warm glass users will be able to appreciate and use.  Several projects are included to walk you through all the stages of a successful firing.  Soft-cover book with 154 pages and over 150 full color photos.

© 2000 Brad Walker
ISBN 0-9700933-4-9

$47.95

ADVANCED FUSING TECHNIQUES, GLASS FUSING BOOK TWO (#1230)
by Boyce Lundstrom covers slumping & sagging, streamers, bas relief, lusters & enamels with a section on designs and problems.  Gets very deep into the subject, but is easy reading.

© 1989, 1991 Vitreous Publications
Vitreous Group/Camp Colton
ISBN 0-9612282-1-0
143 pages, softcover

$50.00

GLASS UNDER HEAT: KILN NOTES (#1241)
by Dan Fenton.  This book entails a compilation of the notes of a hot glass expert over a 16 year period.  You will have at your fingertips the wealth of technical knowledge that can only come from years of experimentation and experiences.  Subjects are discussed in the easy-going style unique to this glass master.  Sections covered in detail include: glass fusing, kiln firing procedure, glass slumping, mold making, pāte de verre and kiln casting, non-glass inclusions, vitreous paints and enamels, lusters and more!

© 1982-2004 Dan Fenton
World is Flat (?) Publications
3 ring binder

$55.00


 

THE ART OF PAINTING ON GLASS (#11101)
by Albinas Elskus removes the mystique surrounding the centuries old art of painting on glass.  In depth discussions describe the results of his experiments with vitreous paints, different mixing agents, brushes, and the various techniques of kiln fired paints and stains.  An invaluable resource!
NOTE: NOW OUT OF PRINT
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GLASS CASTING AND MOLDMAKING, GLASS FUSING BOOK THREE (#1231)
by Lundstrom features pate de verre, lost wax casting, crucible casting and more in this fascinating book.  Definitely not for the beginner, but is an indispensable reference for those who are working in hot glass.

© 1989 Vitreous Publications
Vitreous Group/Camp Colton
ISBN 0-9612282-2-9
143 pages, softcover

$50.00 

PāTE DE VERRE AND KILN CASTING OF GLASS (#1244)
by Jim Kervin and Dan Fenton.  A comprehensive guide covering the entire subject of pāte de verre from the initial stages of mold development through to the final cleaning of the glass casting.  A must read for anyone wanting to make their own molds and do their own thing!

$50.00

 

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