Instruction Books
Books with How-to Instruction and Project Patterns
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9×9 Lives Cat Designs
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by Stu Goldman
This 48 page book has enough designs to keep all cat lovers purring along, happily creating for hours. The full-size patterns are accompanied by project assembly instructions along with alternate design suggestions to enhance your personal creativity.
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Art Glass Panel Designs One
$12.95 – $15.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageArt Glass Panel Designs One
by Linda Whaley
This multi-tasking book of beginner patterns for stained glass provides 18 art glass designs that include birds, flowers, geometric, southwest and ocean-scape motifs. Each design is shown in color, accompanied with 4 illustrations revealing alternative shapes and configurations. But the innovation doesn’t stop there!
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Bevel Window Designs
$14.95 – $18.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBevel Window Designs
by Randy Wardell
100 Design Drawings & 30 Color Photographs
Creative inspirations for beveled and leaded stained glass windows with over 30 photographs and 100 detailed drawings.
Bevel Window Designs presents more than 30 color photographs and 100 detailed renderings for leaded window design possibilities using bevels and faceted glass. Artistic styles include traditional, geometric, landscape, representational, and contemporary abstract. All designs within the book make use of stock shape bevels and bevel clusters that are widely available from most art glass supply stores
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Classic Alphabets for Stained Glass
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by Tammie Martin
Full Size Stained Glass Alphabets & Numerals
Stained glass designs for 6 complete alphabets in 3 different font styles.
Classic Alphabets contains full-size patterns for six complete alphabets in three different font styles and two numeral styles. The technique section explains how to design with letters and numbers, dividing the background and using color. This book is illustrated with 20 design drawings of project ideas for use in traditional stained glass or etched glass, plus 8 full-sized project patterns for DIY construction.
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Dimensional Mosaics
$15.95 – $19.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDimensional Mosaics
by Leslie Perlis
Celebrated glass designer Leslie Perlis brings her vibrant modern style to the timeless craft of mosaics – with a sculptural twist. This lavishly illustrated book presents Leslie’s unique approach that weaves together glass fusing, kiln fired surface decorating and mosaic fabrication to create outstanding dimensional sculptures. Allow Leslie to show you how to think outside the traditional mosaic square and encourage you to experiment with your creative energy.
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Exceptional Works in Metal Clay & Glass
$15.95 – $19.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageExceptional Works in Metal Clay & Glass
by Mary Ann & Ken Devos
This book presents 37 metal clay artists featuring 62 unique art-pieces. The work is showcased using high quality images taken at various view angles to enable the viewer to make a complete inspection of the piece – as if they were holding and turning the piece in their own hands. Each art-object is accompanied with a brief commentary about the artist’s work, a listing of statistics for the piece, plus the artist’s name, city, state, country and website information.
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Feng Shui & Art Glass – eBook
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FENG SHUI (pronounced fung sh-way) is rapidly becoming part of mainstream American culture. TV personalities refer to it regularly and many Americans, both famous and everyday people, have their own personal Feng Shui consultants. This eBook will enable you to incorporate Feng Shui into your art glass repertoire to add a new point of interest.
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Fuse It
$26.95 Add to cartFuse It
by Petra Kaiser
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A Continuing Journey in Kiln Worked Glass
More than 300 color photos offer a wealth of instruction and inspiring ideas for distinctive kiln formed creations!
Fuse It is a journey of exploration that will guide the reader to the next level in glass fusing. Discover new ways to utilize the bonanza of glass forming methods & materials, while working through the 16 projects. A quick review of glass and equipment is followed by a comprehensive look at the vast array of fresh kiln forming possibilities that have triggered a creative leap. Then embark on your own journey through 16 projects ideas that are sure to stimulate novice to advanced fusers alikeFuse It introduces new ways to utilize the bonanza of glass forming methods & materials through 18 lessons with names such as: Wear It (Jewelry), Display It (Holders), Hang It (Mirrors & Ornaments), Screw It (Clocks & Sculptures), Drop It (Vases), Zen It (Fountain), Rake It (hot combing), Sell It (marketing your work), plus 10 more. Fuse It will be a valuable resource for fusers of all skill levels with a desire to progress to the next step.
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Fusing Log Sheets – Tear-off Pad
$13.95 Add to cartFusing Log Sheets – Tear-off Pad
by Randy & Carole Wardell
Available as a Printed Pad Only
A Companion Publication for the book Joy of Fusing
These Fusing Log Sheets come in a familiar ‘writing pad’ style with 25 convenient tear off pages.
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Truer words have never been spoken, particularly as it applies to glass fusing. There are times when we would love to repeat a perfect firing outcome or an amazing but unanticipated effect. There are other times when we encounter a disappointing result that we would like to avoid in the future. This is where record keeping plays an important role.
Each log page has easy to use ‘check boxes’ for the type and style plus space to describe the glass & components in the project. Two blank firing schedule tables are set-up in a format that is digital controller friendly. A conclusion and observation area is provided for comments and suggestions when planning similar projects in the future.
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Glass Forming with the Mold Block System
$19.95 Add to cartGlass Forming with the Mold Block System
by Petra Kaiser
Available as Print Book Only
Take the Next Step in Fused Glass Forming
Learn how to use your tabletop kiln and this Mold Block System to create dozens of unusual glass art pieces.
The innovative Mold Block System presented in this book is certain to trigger a creative leap in glass fusing. These mold blocks are particularly well suited for use in portable tabletop kilns, offering the ability to create glass forms that are difficult to produce any other way. It’s fun and exciting to design unique mold configurations that offer a twist to standard fused glass shapes.
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Glass Kiln Casting With Colour de Verre Molds
$18.95 – $23.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageGlass Kiln Casting With Colour de Verre Molds
by Jayne Persico
A quintessential guide to Glass Kiln Casting with project instructions featuring glass frit, sheet glass and re-useable casting molds.
Jayne Persico brings her fresh and timeless style to the art of Glass Kiln Casting. This inspirational yet thoroughly practical guide presents lush photographs of beautifully finished pieces that will capture the imagination. The clear and simple instructions enable fusers of any skill level to achieve amazing decorative elements, plates, bowls, and jewelry.
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Illuminated Art Glass
$18.95 – $23.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageIlluminated Art Glass
by Jayne Persico
Illuminated Art Glass is an outstanding source book for projects and ideas to create elegant light sculptures. Step-by-step instructions with more than 160 color photographs enable readers to examine these specialized techniques in depth with an expert’s point of view and approach through 14 unique projects. The book includes details on casting molds, tools, equipment, kilns, and a comprehensive look at digital controller programming.
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Innovative Adornments
$18.95 – $23.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageInnovative Adornments
by Jayne Persico
The Author reveals her special techniques for making distinctive fused glass jewelry using silver or gold wire wrapping to produce spectacular personal adornments.
Jayne Persico has been creating art glass masterpieces since 1972 and has practical experience in a wide range of methods and traditions. The techniques presented in Innovative Adornments have been tried, tested and enjoyed in Jayne’s workshops for more than 20 years in the U.S. and Internationally. Innovative Adornments is her way of sharing many important techniques with new students while providing inspirational guidance and motivation for established crafters.
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Introduction to Glass Fusing
$23.95 Add to cartIntroduction to Glass Fusing
by Petra Kaiser
Available as Print Book Only
Guided Lessons for New Art Glass Fusers
Readers will learn practical fusing skills while they are creating these projects mastering the techniques of glass preparation, assembly and kiln firing methods.
Introduction to Glass Fusing is an illustrated tutorial on the techniques of art glass fusing, geared toward the absolute novice in the craft. This all-color book is filled with hundreds of step-by-step photos, useful tip sidebars, and complete project instructions. The reader will learn terminology used in fusing, as well as 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 in detail.
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Introduction To PMC
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by Mary Ann Devos
Precious Metal Clay (aka PMC) is one of the most remarkable developments in silver and gold metal working. It looks, feels and is shaped just like potter’s clay but after firing all that is left is solid precious metal. The fabrication process is easily accessible to artists, hobby-crafters, and fine jewelers and can be combined with semi-precious gems, glass, porcelain, and ceramics.
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Introduction to Stained Glass
$18.95 – $23.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageIntroduction to Stained Glass
by Randy Wardell
Introduction to Stained Glass was originally released in 1985 and since then it has become the definitive standard for teaching and learning stained glass techniques. Step-by-Step instructions cover both copperfoil and lead came fabrication. The well-written text combines theory and practice to familiarize readers with the basics and guide them through more advanced methods.
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Joy of Fusing
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by Randy & Carole Wardell
This well written and lavishly illustrated instruction book provides every fundamental technique that beginning fusers need to know. The book contains 27 projects that are illustrated with how-to color photographs and easy to follow instructions with all necessary firing schedules. With an emphasis on design composition, pre-fuse assembly and firing technique the reader can copy a project straight from the book or make creative personalized changes.
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Kiln Formed Bracelets
$18.95 – $23.95 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageKiln Formed Bracelets
by Jayne Persico
This 80-page book offers 13 chapters covering tools, sizing, preparation, bracelet forming, adjustments, embossing, cane fabrication, pattern bar making, plus much more. The author is the originator of the specialized techniques and tools for this unique kiln forming process and now readers will benefit from her experience as she reveals her secrets using action photos and easy to understand instructions.
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Lamps for the 21st Century – eBook
$29.95 Add to cartLamps for the 21st Century – eBook
by Preston Studios
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This enhanced interactive digital book includes 14 embedded videos and 70 stunning photos that cover design and fabrication techniques, shows and exhibits. Featuring more than 45 different tiffany-style lampshades with descriptive text. Designs include flowers such as Calla Lily, Iris, Rose, Angel Trumpet, Morning Glory, and Kapok, in addition to themes such as Fish, Birds, Egyptian and many more.
This eBook is a downloadable PDF file. You will have access to download this book immediately after purchase and save it to your computer, tablet or smart phone. You can open the eBook to view it anytime and you can print any page or the entire book whenever you choose. You can also move the PDF file from your computer to your tablet or smart phone (or vice-versa) using standard transfer methods.
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Northern Shades
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by Northern Art Glass Studio Designers
The 25 full-size stained glass lampshade patterns in this book range from small 8” (20 cm) diameter night stand styles to elaborate 21” (53 cm) diameter dining room lamps, wall sconces with matching swag lamps, plus 3 inverted ceiling style shades. Every project is shown fabricated with a color photograph along with a 9 page instruction section with detailed fabrication photographs and step-by-step assembly instructions.
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