INSTRUCTIONAL & REFERENCE BOOKS

A comprehensive do-it-yourself manual.

In depth techniques on fusing, slumping, casting, safety etc.

Contemporary Fused Glass is 30% larger than its predecessor Contemporary Warm Glass with an even better tutorial and with expanded sections on inclusions, surface techniques, pattern bars, firing and more.

Along with the new cover and title, Contemporary Fused Glass includes dozens of full colour photographs
of kilnforming processes and inspirational contemporary glass artwork from artists around the world.

Make fused glass bracelets, starting simply & working to more advanced variations using flameworking. Lots of photos & illustrations.

Passing The Flame is one of the best, and most comprehensive "beginners guide" to beadmaking books that you could own. This book is a must have for everyone doing beadmaking as a craft.

A quintessential guide to kiln casting with project instructions. Features glass frit, sheet glass and re-useable casting molds.

This book will open the vast world of handcrafted silver accessories. Learn about what Art Clay Silver is, how to use it and how to make 17 different projects with different techniques using step-by-step illustrated instructions.

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 indispensable. Paperback 8.5x10 224 Pages

From making the first bead shape, to decorating it with surface treatments including enamel and gold leaf-this book is a complete at-home course in the fascinating craft of beadmaking.

Joy of Fusing provides every fundamental technique that beginning fusers need while experienced hot glass artists will discover a few more tricks along the way. This well written and lavishly illustrated instruction book shows readers everything they need to know to be successful fusing artists. 27 projects are illustrated with how-to colour photographs and easy to follow instructions that include all necessary firing instructions.

The latest title in Stackpole's bestselling Basics series, this book presents a fun, growing trend in glass crafts. What type of glass to use and how to cut it; how to work with a kiln from setup to project completion; how to make your own molds and glass accents. Instructions and full-size patterns for 18 projects: bowls, vases, plates, windchimes, candleholders, and more illustrated with hundreds of step-by-step photos, a gallery of inspiring projects, and a list of glass fusing resources.