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 New Releases

 


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

 

# 64369    $ 12.95    Buy
 


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

# 36138    $ 18.95    Buy


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

 

# 4102    $ 9.95    Buy
 


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

# 12121    $ 10.95    Buy

 


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

 


# 9-4783    $ 13.95    Buy


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

# 327304    $ 13.95    Buy
 


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

# 3595-7    $ 19.95    Buy

 


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.
Reg. $ 14.95

# 3933    $ 11.95    Buy
 


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.  Reg. $ 14.95

# 3931    $ 11.95    Buy
 


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

# 3932    $ 11.95    Buy

 


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 techni ques 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

# 3594    $ 17.95    Buy

 


Glass Patterns Quarterly Winter 2009


114 pages of the newest books, tools and products, with projects for every skill level! Includes a 16 page pull-out pattern section. This is the only magazine exclusively devoted to the Stained Glass hobbyist and craftsperson.

See our stock of back issue GPQs!


Glass Patterns Quarterly Winter 2009
# VOL25-4   Reg. $ 5.95    $ 4.95    Buy

Fusing Books for your New Kiln
At Extremely Low Prices


Contemporary Warm Glass
by Brad Walker

A complete guide to fusing, slumping, and kiln-forming techniques. Basic fusing and slumping projects, such as making coasters, tiles, bowls, and platters. Complete instructions for compatibility testing and annealing, including master firing schedules for fusing, slumping, and kiln casting. Hundreds of tips and suggestions, from troubleshooting to making your own supplies, stringer, shards and confetti. 154 pages with more than 150 full color illustrations.  Reg. $49.95

# 9-3245    $ 39.95   Buy


Introduction to Glass Fusing
by Petre Kaiser

A comprehensive guide to techniques presented in “project-by-project guided lessons.” This full color, 80 page book gets started with some easy projects (Tangram puzzle, window shade pull, etc.) and continues with more difficult projects (serving trays, soup bowls, etc.). Kaiser discusses tools, equipment & supplies, kilns, kiln furniture, glass selection and more.

# 985386    $ 22.95    $ 18.95    Buy


Fuse It - A Continuing Journey in Kiln Worked Glass
by Petra Kaiser

A portfolio of creative projects designed to guide crafters to the next level in glass fusing.  Features 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.  More that 300 color photos offer a wealth of instruction and inspiring ideas for distinctive kiln formed creations.
Reg. $ 23.95

# 985521    $ 18.95    Buy
 


Kiln Formed Bracelets
by Jayne Persico

80 pages covering tools, sizing, preparation, bracelet forming, adjustments, embossing, cane fabrication, pattern bar making, and more. Tips and expert advice are scattered throughout the book to clarify specific concepts that will help achieve the best results. These bracelets are beautiful and intriguing and offer glass fusers and jewelry makers a delightful way to expand their skills.  Reg. $ 23.95

# 985491   $ 18.95    Buy


Glass Kiln Casting
with Color de Verre

by Jayne Persico

An 80-page book offering more than 260 color photographs that will inspire dozens of exceptional projects. Features invaluable information covering frit casting molds, tools, equipment and kilns, plus an in-depth yet simple approach to working with digital kiln controllers. This book is sure to become a studio favorite that fusers of all levels will refer to time and again. The take-you-by-the-hand writing style guides crafters through the frit casting process. and shows you how to make frit cast jewelry, plates and bowls with amazing results.  Reg. $23.95

# 985556    $ 18.95     Buy


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

# 985582    $ 10.95    Buy
 


The Art of Fusing Pictures in Glass
by Janet Schrader

This book teaches the fuser how to make beautiful multi-dimensional pictures in glass using frit, confetti, stringers and other glass components. Included are fourteen designs for an underwater scene, field of sunflowers, a fabulous frog, grapes and vines, herons, desert scene, mountain scene, seagulls, polar bears and more. Glass cutting and basic fusing experience is necessary to successfully complete these projects. Reg. $17.95

# 327231    $ 13.95    Buy 


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

# 327304    $ 13.95    Buy
 


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

# 327311    $ 13.95    Buy
 


Fun With Fusing

by Jan Zuhike & Alice Geyer

Looking for projects for tabletop kilns? Want to use up your scrap glass? Fun with Fusing contains 29 projects perfect for small kilns, classes and quick gifts. Make suncatchers, trivets, coasters or incorporate these designs into larger projects. Included are lots of fun animals, giraffe, panda, elephant, lion, puppy dogs, fish, hummingbirds, dragonflies and other fun subjects. Included are step-by-step instructions for construction, including how to make your own glass nuggets, materials lists and firing schedules.  Reg. $17.95 

# 327267    $ 13.95    Buy
 


The Art of Fusing Contemporary Mood Lamps
by Martin Gill

Contains 14 designs for fused glass table lamps.  All shown in color pictures and include detailed fusing and assembly instructions and material lists. These lamps can also be used as wall sconces with the purchase of a wall sconce mounting kit. The lamp designs in this book use a 9” x 8’ x 3-3/4” wall sconce mold. Included are detailed instructions on how to modify the designs for molds of other dimensions. Reg. $17.95

# 327274    $ 13.95    Buy
 


Designs for Glass Enameling
by Kay Bain Weiner

Ignite your creativity with over 130 mix-and-match patterns in varying complexities that are included in the book and CD. The patterns are ideal for creating tiles, tableware, box tops, panels, table tops and more. These versatile patterns can also be used for fused, sandblasted, or stained glass projects. The included Mac/PC CD-ROM contains all the patterns in this book and comes in JPEG format at 300 dpi.  Easy-to-follow instructions and color photos demonstrating various techniques to apply glass enamels included. Reg. $29.95

# 972305    $ 21.95    Buy