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2 Burnside Crafts- Glass Technique

The Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass

by Kate Cummings

The Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass Cover

ISBN13: 9780812234022
ISBN10: 0812234022
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Publisher Comments:

This book is a must for everyone interested in glass, especially artisans and collectors.

Book News Annotation:

For artists working in glass and those who appreciate their creations, explains an ancient technique of shaping the medium that has been generally neglected since the Romans developed glass blowing. Discusses the history of the technique, glass as a raw material, principles of kiln-forming, separators and molds, kilns, firing cycles, controls, and annealing. Also describes the specific techniques of inert and bending level, stretching and fusing, flow, and casting. Highly illustrated, mostly in color.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Kiln-forming as a technique to shape glass was in use for centuries before the Romans developed glassblowing, which has since become the more widely used method. Today, modern glass artists are rediscovering the versatility of kiln forming and are using the technique to produce works of great beauty and strength. In this book, Keith Cummings reviews the history of kiln forming and discusses pertinent materials and methods, such as slumping and fusing. The work of an international group of artists is used to illustrate the text.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780812234022
Author:
Cummings, Kate
Author:
Cummings, Keith
Publisher:
University of Pennsylvania Press
Location:
London :
Subject:
Glass & Glassware
Subject:
Glass painting and staining
Subject:
Glass blowing and working
Subject:
Glass art
Subject:
Kilns
Subject:
Glass art -- Technique.
Series Volume:
53
Publication Date:
January 1997
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
11.20x8.97x.99 in. 2.22 lbs.

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