Beads of Glass
by Cindy Jenkins
Get ready to enjoy a wondrous journey into the fascinating world of glass beads. Begin with a vibrant
gallery of beads from all over the world. Next take a behind-the-scenes peak at the artists. Finally
end with a step-by-step instruction section with action photography that allows you to see at a glance
exactly how beads are made. |
Chimes for All Seasons
by Linda Russell Whitcomb
Contains patterns for wind chimes for every season, holidays and special
events. There are chimes for Christmas, Easter bunnies, New Year’s hats and
champagne glass, Valentine hearts, autumn leaves, hummingbirds, ribbons or
remembrance and more. With its illustrated, step-by-step instructions, this
is an excellent book for beginning fusers and stained glass craftspeople alike. |
Christmas Cookies
by Mari Stein
Full of fused Christmas cookies, Gingerbread boys & girls, a Christmas tree,
a 3D gingerbread house and church. Uses System 96 glass. Firing
directions include as well as glass choices. Why not have a reminder of
Christmas all year? |
# 3902 $ 29.95
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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. $ 47.95 |
Exotic Art of Bracelet Forming
by Ron Bearer, Jr.
The essential guide to creating amazing fused glass bracelets. Contains over 100 photos and illustrations.
This book demonstrates everything from preparing the glass, forming a basic blank, to kiln bending borosilicate
and flameworking. More than 18 bracelet projects for glass artists of all skill levels. |
Flameworking
by Elizabeth Ryland Mears
Create glass beads, sculptures and functional objects. Take your glass bead making to the next level with full color
photos. Over 170 pages, 11 full color projects, instructions, hints, and tips to make awesome
flameworking projects. Paperback version. |
# 9-3245 $ 38.95
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# 9-4325 $ 15.95
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# 9-4179 $ 20.95
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Fused Belt Buckles
by Mary Kersey
A renowned artist in fusing and sandblasting has collaborated with Aanraku to bring to you a new direction for fused glass.
Follow the patterns and instructions to make fused belt buckles. They are fun and easy to make. |
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.
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Fused Glass Fan Lamps
by Mary Loutsenhizer
Looking for new projects to make in your kiln? This book contains
patterns for a dozen colorful projects that can be used as "fan lamps" or
hung in the window as suncatchers. With 12 holiday and seasonal designs, you
can display your creations for a month at a time and change them with the
seasons. Tips and hints are included for creating these fused glass
projects, but basic fusing techniques are expected. |
# 4094 $ 11.95
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# 985521 $ 22.95
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# 3722 $ 13.95
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Fused Sinks and More
by Lisa Vogt
A combination of intermediate and advanced techniques shown in an easy-to-follow and execute format. A variety of 16+ patterns
utilizing these techniques as well as traditional fused glass methods is included. Other project categories feature sinks and
large vessels, painting with frit, easy-to-make custom slumping molds, small casting molds and woven plates.
Reg. $ 14.95 |
Glass Décor Indoors
by Janet Schrader
Decorate your home with stained glass and fused fountains, oil lamps,
trivets, suncatchers and plant stands. Combine copper foil and glass
to create contemporary decorating accents. Step-by-step instructions included. |
Glass Décor Outdoors
by Janet Schrader
Great ideas to decorate your garden and patio with fused, slumped and foiled
accessories. Glass flowers, stakes, hummingbird feeder, birdseed holders, wind
chime and even an outdoor fountain complete this collection. Full size patterns.
Click here for bird feeder stoppers. |
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# 7676 $ 13.95
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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. |
Hearts & Flowers
by Marick Studios
It’s all about the kiln with this Hot new title from “Marick Studios”. Each page is filled with all
kinds of flowers and dozens of heart patterns. Projects featured are for all skill levels form the
novice to the experienced glass fuser. Includes easy instructions and display options. All projects
are photographed in full color. |
Innovative Adornments
by Jayne Persico
80 color pages with over 250 color photographs. 12 Complete projects that teach how to make distinctive fused glass jewelry
using silver or gold wire wrapping techniques to produce spectacular personal adornments. Techniques are simple enough for
new students while providing established crafters additional instruction, practical guidance, motivational hints
and refreshers. Photos of 80 Additional Art Pieces also included. |
# 985556 $ 22.95
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# 4140 $ 13.95
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# 985351 $ 22.95
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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. |
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay
by Mary-Ann Devos
PMC is one of the most remarkable developments in silver and gold metal working
since lost wax casting was developed thousands of years ago.
96 color pages with over 360 color photographs. 18 Complete Projects that include
step-by-step instructions for hand-forming this remarkable clay material to
produce distinctive silver and gold jewelry. |
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. |
# 985386 $ 22.95
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# 998536 $ 22.95
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# 985491 $ 22.95
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Making Glass Beads
by Cindy Jenkins
With this and a few simple tools, you will soon be making glass beads in your own unique designs. You’ll learn how to
wind simple round beads and form them into cylinders, bicones, disks and other shapes. You will then be
ready for dots, stripes, spiral trails and other exciting decorative touches. Full color photos. 112 pages in all. |
Natural Chimes
by Janet Schrader
Enjoy creating each of the 10 full size designs featured in this book. Each pattern includes detailed, full color
step-by-step instructions and firing schedules. Designs included are palm trees, iridescent fish, friendly frog,
sunny sunflower, pansies, a rainbow, peak-a-boo sun and a home is where the heart is.
Reg. $16.95 |
Precious Metal Clay in Mixed Media
by Mary-Ann Devos
96 pages with over 240 color photos. Over 120 examples in 10 Idea Galleries.
21 Complete Projects with Instructions. Featuring the work of 12 Metal Clay
Artists, the 21 projects in this book were carefully selected to demonstrate
the versatility of PMC. Releasing the artist’s imagination to explore the
capabilities of blending other materials into their work. Precious Metal
Clay is sure to enrich the work of jewelers in addition to artists working
in polymer, ceramic, porcelain, fabric or art glass. |
# 3718 $ 19.95
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# 327053 $ 16.95
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# 998543 $ 22.95
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Sparkling Sound
2 dozen patterns shown in full color for delightful fused glass wind chimes, window charms and mobiles. Colorful and
easy to make using scrap glass, bottles, driftwood and wire - plus they sound great! Step-by-step instructions. Included
are illustrations and color photos to guide you through the entire assembly process. |
The Art & Soul of Glass Beads
by Ray & Pearce
Step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations, and stirring photography shows how to create stunning necklaces, earrings,
bracelets, eye-glass holder, lariats and more. More than 20 glass bead projects for both the beginner and accomplish artist. |
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 |
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# 327126 $ 16.95
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Time For Glass
by Lynne Rae Eaton
It's always Time for Glass! This new "hybrid" release, featuring patterns
for contemporary glass clocks, offers the hobbyist 11 fun and funky projects
that can be created with fused glass or traditional stained glass
techniques. Each functional clock is fairly small (the largest is 10"x10")
and is created with only a few pieces of glass making it a quick project to
create. Glass beads can be strung to create the the pendulum and decorative
accents for each clock. Includes full color photos of each clock constructed
in each method for a total of 22 images. Materials lists and instructions
are also included.
Reg. $14.95 |
You Can Make Glass Beads
by Cindy Jenkins
Includes an overview of the tools required and then walks you through simple
step-by-step instructions for making a basic glass bead. Also includes
safety guidelines , illustrated instructions, pages of special effects and a
troubleshooting guide. |
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# 3727 $ 12.95
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# 3678 $ 12.95
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Fusing for Technical Excellence DVD
This DVD was created for beginners without any background in glass fusing to help
them get started with success, and minimize the common mistakes.
Intermediate students will also learn how glass acts as it is heated and
using this information better create technically sound work that can be
easily repeated. Instructions on cutting and drilling glass, finishing fused
jewelry and setting up your kiln properly are also included. A Must Have for Fusers!
Reg: $ 39.95
# 34210 $ 24.95
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