Pete McGrain is coming to Buffalo to teach his popular Traditional Glass Painting Workshop.

The Workshop has sold out! For everyone who couldn't make it to Buffalo, we are offering the complete DVD library at a nicely discounted price. Plus Pete's Uncommon Stained Glass book which covers much of his painting and Vitri-fusaille work is also available at discount.

Regular $39.95, now just 33.97

Regular $39.95, now just 33.97

Regular $24.95, now just 21.27

A Glassworks Press book, this volume charts Peter McGrain's journey from crafter to artist. This is a rare opportunity to see the birth of glass masterpieces from the artist's perspective.  Where the inspiration comes from, where the energy lies, how to take ordinary glass and turn it into something from your imagination.  A must read for anyone who takes their stained glass seriously.

Lots of painted work as well as dozens of Vitri-fusaille pieces.

Oversized book is 11x11", 185 pages, soft cover.  Absolutely crammed with hundreds color photographs of Peter's work including detail photos showing off Peter's technique. 
Order # 12401,
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DESTINATION INNOVATION

by Lisa Vogt. Takes your kiln work beyond the simple to the more complex and challenging. If you're done doing the simple fused glass pendants or slumped candy dishes, this book is what you're after. Fancier, more involved projects are presented along with plenty of instruction on how to achieve these more advanced effects.

A must if you want to go beyond the everyday kiln crafting and move into creating art in your kiln.

ORDER #13161
Reguilar $18.95, On Sale for just 16.97 each

FIRE AND ICE
Hot Techniques for Cool Projects
By Lisa Vogt

Imaginative designs and techniques make for very artistic pieces. Clever use of frits, powders and slumping molds to make decorative and functional pieces. 37 projects with patterns, brief instuctions and full color photos of the results.

ORDER #1316
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There are 20 projects presented, from jewelry to clocks, picture frames, vase, nite lites and decorative bowls. Good instructions cover each project and full color photos present the results. Ever think of etching on dichroic glass? It's done here!

ORDER #12494
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INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSING
by Petra Kaiser

Petra takes you on a learning adventure showing different kiln working techniques with each project. Overview includes tools, kilns, fusing accessories and suitable glasses. Firing schedules for each project are perfect reference points for future projects. A handy troubleshooting guide helps take the mystery out of kiln working.

ORDER #1353
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Use refractory board to make custom designed molds. Techniques include instructions on cutting refractory board, adding texture to the board, setting up your custom molds and getting everything fired in the kiln. Part of Wardell's Next Step Art Glass Series of instruction books.

ORDER #13535
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DIMENSIONAL MOSAICS
With Fused and Painted Glass Elements
By Leslie Perlis

This 48 page book is just filled with full color photos of Leslie's unique approach to her art that includes fusing, kiln fired surface decoration and mosaic techniques to produce dimensional sculptures. There's 18 pages of instructional material to guide you through the various techniques used. Part of Wardell's Next Step Art Glass Series of instruction books.

ORDER #11571
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BEYOND BEGINNINGS
A Source for Advanced Beginning, Intermediate Students and Their Teachers
By Vicki Ash of the Vinery Stained Glass Studio

40 patterns in assorted shapes and sizes, all presented in a full size format. Projects are geared to the students that have finished their first set of classes and need some challenge. Features traditional, contemporary and representational patterns.

ORDER #12493
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GLASS PATTERNS QUARTERLY, SPRING 2010

• 25th Anniversary Issue
• Ruth Dobbins article on getting started in abrasive etching
• Kiln Corner - proper loading of kilns
• Blue Dragonfly panel with layered effects
• Monarch Mandela panel
• Victorian panel with bevel cluster
• 16 pg pull out section with full size patterns

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Order # 2999

GLASS PATTERNS QUARTERLY, WINTER 2009

• Horse portrait panel, as featured on cover
• Mosaic tray - a primer for mosaic work
• Tiffany Wisteria lampshade
• Bracelet done with kiln worked glass
• Cast and fused glass lighting - an innovative way to make glass shades
• Fused and slumped party tray by Petra Kaiser
• 16 pg pull out section with full size patterns

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GLASS PATTERNS QUARTERLY, FALL 2009

• Projects for all skill levels including foiled, fused and flame worked
• Halloween witch on broom and bats in belfry lantern
• Golden Retriever pattern using Kokomo and Wissmach glasses
• Rainforest mosaic mural
• Indoor fountain made with fused and slumped glass, design by Petra Kaiser
• Frit painting project: Fall Leaf Plate
• Special Section of Holiday Patterns
• 16 pg pull out section with full size patterns

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Order # 2997

Pattern CD's are a truly cost effective way to purchase patterns.  Not only do you get between 50 to over 100 designs on each CD, all designs are ready for you to personalize in your favorite graphics program.  All patterns are stored as universally recognized .jpg and .tif formats and are also provided as .eye format for the Glass Eye 2000 stained glass drawing program.

All patterns are PC or MAC compatible and are provided in black and white and full color.  You can resize, add or delete pieces and recolor each pattern.  If you don't have an artistic flair, this is a perfect way to get wonderful quality, detailed patterns.  If you DO have artistic ability, you will find that these patterns are a great stepping off point for customizing them to your or your client's taste.
ALL CD'S HAVE A $39 LIST PRICE

ALL CRITTERS GREAT AND SMALL

Full size patterns are available as .jpg, .tif and .eye (Glass Eye 2000) formats that work on PC and MAC computers and printers.

Click on the image at left to see a sample of what's available

Regular $34.88, now just 29.27

Regular $34.88, now just 29.27

Regular $34.88, now just 29.27

Regular $34.88, now just 29.27

OUT OF PRINT BOOKS

Check out these titles before they're gone.

The steep cost of reprinting books has caused publishers to discontinue these titles. Last chance on these books - get them before they're gone - and at a discounted price to boot.

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