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 New Books


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Dogs by Design
by Jennell Hogue-Shannon

30 new breed dog patterns can be found within the pages of this book.  Includes a pattern CD with jpgs and glasseye files for easy full-size pattern printing.  32 pages.  Designs include schnoodles, poochons, chugs, golden doodles, boglen terrier, chiweenie, taco terrier, and more!
Reg. $ 14.95

Making Stained Glass Lamps
by Michael Johnston

Includes full-size, fold-out patterns to make 12 beautiful shades.  A desktop or hanging lamp is a popular project for the beginning or experienced stained-glass crafter. This handsomely illustrated guide offers techniques to make any number of lamps, from simple, contemporary shades to elaborate Tiffany styles. Contains how to create and work with patterns, assemble panels, use a lamp jig, solder and patina, tin and attach caps, select a base-all the steps necessary to create beautiful heirloom pieces. 176 pages, 577 color photos.  Reg. $ 24.95

Ornate Crosses 2 in Stained Glass
by Faye Hutchison

Eleven full size patterns of large, ornate crosses. Crosses are anywhere from 7" to 18" tall. Glass selection, jewel accent idea and detailed instructions included.  One contains a votive candle shelf and another has a built-in swinging door to reveal the heart within.  Inspire yourself and create an excellent holiday gift!
Reg. $ 12.95
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Dimensional Mosaics
by Leslie Perlis

Uniquely weaves together glass fusing, kiln fired surface decorating and mosaic fabrication to create outstanding dimensional sculptures. Developed for crafters who already have basic glass working skills it contains 18 pages of instructions to guide you through the complete process, starting with the development of a design, through the fabrication and final cleanup of a full-size sculpture. The project gallery includes 11 fully completed sculptures showcasing them with detailed illustrations and descriptions.  Reg. $ 13.95

Beginning Fusing & Beyond
by Vinery Studios

Includes 20 exciting projects for the glass fuser. The projects vary in skill level and application. Vases, bracelets, clocks, etc. are just a few to choose from. The selection of projects were chosen from the favorites taught at the Vinery. This book will be a great guide for retail stores teaching fusing classes or for the hobbyist that wants to work independently. Provides clear step by step instructions and pictures.
Reg. $ 17.95

Candle Rings and Complementary Box Lanterns
by Jill Williams

Bring a cozy glow to your home with Candle Rings and Complementary Box Lanterns. This new collection of full-size patterns features 9 ring-shaped candle shelters with leaf and petal motifs. The design themes are repeated in the 9 box lanterns, also intended to be lighted with candles. The designs include: lily, oak, holly, rosebud, dogwood, sunflower, calla lily, tulip and bay leaf. Includes complete assembly instructions and each project is shown in a full color photograph on the cover.
Reg. $ 14.95
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Warm Glass Plates & Platters
by Dione Roberts

Contains 21 fun fusing projects of all shapes and sizes. Choose from Holiday plates featuring Santa and Snowmen, bamboo, dragonflies, fish, hearts, abstracts and more. All projects include detailed instructions, dimensions and enlargement percentages to easily size your own patterns. Also included are firing schedules and tips on how to choose glass and the use of glass paints and molds. Learn how to do a "bubble squeeze" or make an "on edge" fused plate. The completed art pieces are perfect for gifts, display and entertaining. Reg. $ 17.95
  
Stained Glass Wall Mirrors
by Judy Coleman

A beautiful mirror can make quite a statement in your home by reflecting light and making your room seem larger. Judy Coleman provides you with many mirror choices (both shape and style) in this new book. There are rectangular, oval and round mirrors with titles such as Sun, Seashell, Sun/Moon, Trellis, Window Box, Castle, and Roses. The Autumn mirror features a cobweb and spider in a tree branch; Flying Geese is based on a traditional quilt pattern; Iron Scroll has a scrollwork border; and Sante Fe is a circular mirror done in a Southwest style. Create one of Judy's mirrors for your entryway, bathroom, family room, bedroom or kitchen. Her tips and hints for working with mirror are included here and will help you add something beautiful and new to your decor.
Reg. $ 14.95
  
Art Strips
by Lynne Rae Eaton

The projects in this book were designed by Lynne to fill small, narrow spaces between doors, windows, etc. or to fill sidelights in entryways. You could also display a group of three or more Art Strips for a bigger impact on a wall or in a window. Make them with opalescent glass and mirror for wall hangings or use transparent glass and bevels for sidelights and windows. Most of these projects are quick and easy with lots of straight cuts. The photographs will show you how Lynne makes use of embellishments such as glass globs, jewels, stones, wire and solder beads to give these projects that extra punch. The patterns can be easily adapted to fit your space needs.
Reg. $ 14.95
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Glass of Dreams Stained Glass Horse Patterns
by Lisa Tilson

If you love horses, this book will delight you. There are 27 patterns, some with simple lines and easy cuts, and some that are more advanced. The number of pieces in the patterns range from 50 to around 250. There is a section at the front of the book with a small version of all the patterns with the number of pieces for a quick reference. There are also some helpful tips for controlling the gaze of the eyes.
Reg. $ 17.95


Making Tiffany Lamps
by Hugh Archer

An authentic reproduction Tiffany lamp can be a handmade heirloom handed down through generations. This unique how-to book describes in step-by-step detail how to create an authentic reproduction, one of the most exciting and challenging projects the stained-glass artist can tackle. Features never-before-published secrets for creating authentic patina and includes large-scale images of 30 finished lamps as well as close-ups of shade details. Color photos illustrate the entire lamp-making process from cutting the pattern and selecting glass to assembling tiles and soldering a shade.  Reg. $ 24.95

Making Stained Glass Boxes
by Michael Johnston

160 pages, 515 color photos.
Using the wide variety of stained glass available to create one-of-a-kind tabletop boxes is explained and illustrated in an easy-to-follow format. It’s like looking over the shoulder of a master glass artist at work. Illustrated step-by-step instruction on techniques to make a variety of beautiful and practical stained glass boxes. Photos show exactly how to assemble corners, attach hinges and lids, work with mirrored glass, create shelves and compartments, and add feet and lips. Detailed information for the beginner or more experienced glass artist
Reg. $21.95

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Glass Forming with the Mold Block System  by Petra Kaiser

Learn how to use a tabletop kiln and this mold block system to create dozens of unusual glass art pieces The innovative Mold Block System is 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 continually offer a twist to standard fused glass shapes. Presented in an easy to follow self-directed format starting with an examination of the mold material and cutting the mold block components.  A complete guide from start to finish through the creation of a glass project, including an essential tutorial describing the process to manually fire a tabletop kiln.  Reg. $13.95

Illuminated Art Glass
by Jayne Persico

Create elegant light sculptures in your Kiln with instructions for glass frit casting, Fusing assembly & deep-drop slump Forming.  This book reveals ingenious lamp-making process using all color photographs, detailed instructions and helpful, step-by-step design tips. You will discover an impressive array of glass kiln techniques from frit casting to tack-fuse assembly to ultra-managed slumping.  An 80-page book with more than 160 color photographs of 14 unique projects.    Includes details on casting molds, tools, equipment, kilns, and a comprehensive look at digital controller programming.
Reg. $23.95


Cat Crazy
by Jennell Hogue

25 challenging patterns ranging from realistic to incredibly cute. Designs include a cougar, a lion, a mountain lion, a calico, and others. Hints and full color photos are included.
Reg. $14.95
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Lava & Cube Lanterns
by Jill Williams

From the author of "Box Column Lanterns." These new shapes are eclectic yet tasteful and will add a great note of character and interest to any decor. The designs are inspired by a blend of arts and crafts motifs with modern, mid-century "lava lamp" stylings. The result is decorative lighting that is geometric and sculptural, yet tempered with sensitive line and detail. Includes full-size patterns and instructions for 12 lanterns. Adding the electric to the lantern is made easy with instructions and clear illustrations.
Reg. $14.95

Prairie Style Miniatures
by Scott Haebich

If the panels in Scott's previous collection of Prairie style windows ("Prairie Style Panels") weren't small enough, try these on for size. Ranging from 3"x5" to 6"x10", these suncatchers are quick "one afternoon" projects that will add a touch of class to any small space in your home. All but one of the 24 designs are comprised of entirely straight lines making these projects perfect for beginners. All of the projects in "Prairie Style Miniatures" are shown in full color to help you choose color schemes. Reg. $14.95

Fused Glass & Wood Wildlife Projects
by Don Greene

What started as a fun way to use the cigar boxes has evolved into a book that combines fused glass wildlife patterns with wood settings. Include patterns for creating a variety of small fused glass panels that look especially at home when placed into a wooden box lid or wooden frame. You'll find patterns for deer, bear, eagles and rainbow trout, as well as a butterfly, dragonfly and bumblebee. Instructions are included for both creating the fused animals, as well as preparing a wooden box to accept your finished panel. Many of these projects make great gifts for those "hard-to-shop-for" guys in your life.
 Reg. $14.95
 
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Fire & Ice

by Lisa Vogt

Hot Techniques for Cool Projects. This 36 page book shows how to ramp up your skill level using various simple techniques in combination to create striking, artistic pieces. Both beginner and advanced fusers alike will find inspiration in the clever project shapes and more than 30 full color photographs showcasing the finished projects in sizzling trendy color schemes. Comes complete with more than 30 patterns, tips for project layout, stenciling and glass embossing, individual project assembly and firing instructions, plus fusing, slumping and draping firing guides for the projects included in the book. With so many innovative ideas brought to light, you will find yourself ablaze with the need to create cool art all your own.
Reg. $17.95


Beyond Beginnings
by Vicki Ash

A pattern resource for advanced, beginning, intermediate students and teachers. Features 40 patterns; an eclectic mix of traditional, contemporary, representational and wild designs. These patterns are designed to progress the beginner into more challenging work while maintaining strong, basic design principles.
Reg. $17.95

 





300 Stained Glass Cabinet Door Designs CD

by Dennis Berkery

Contains the same content as the book.  Designs are stored as full-sized in the .tiff file format which allows you to enlarge and print out your favorite patterns in actual cabinet size.
Reg. $19.95


 

 

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Stained Glass Snowflakes
by Scott Haebich

10 patterns inspired by photographs of snow crystals. Every snowflake that falls from the sky has a unique crystalline design. These patterns are inspired by actual microphotography of these remarkable masterpieces of nature. You can hang them in your windows and admire each one-of-a-kind creation any time of the year. For maximum sparkle, it is suggested that these snowflakes be constructed with a variety of textures of clear glass but you can also use pale cathedral colors or some brightly colored glass if you want a more contemporary (albeit surreal) look.  Reg. $13.95

Allure
by Jennell Hogue

26 full-sized patterns of pin-ups girls and lovely ladies. Each pattern is in jpg and Eye format on the included CD. Ladies include: Subway Marilyn, Rita, Maid, Mermaid, Jayne, Good Witch, Fairy, Art Noveau, Oops!, Betty, Miss Paige, On the Beach, and a couple donning military caps. Reg. $15.95

Beyond Basic Stained Glass Making
by Michael Johnston

Build on the basic stained glass-making skills you already possess. With straightforward text and a wealth of color photos, this book will show you how to master more advanced stained glass-making techniques: making complex cuts with a table saw and repeating cuts with a jig system, making and installing hinges, foiling glass jewels and nuggets, creating and fastening mosaic pieces, using a lamp jig, applying patinas to lead and zinc, installing reinforcing wire properly--all skills that will allow you to expand your creative horizons. Also offers step-by-step instructions for creating a tabletop box, a large hanging lampshade and a decorative mosaic along with a host of expert advice. 144 pgs, 750 color photos,  spiral bound.
 

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