Kiln firing glass glass fusing book one lundstrom, boyce on. Creating small stacks of glass and fusing them flat may be one of the most basic fusing techniques but it is also one of the most underappreciated methods for creating remarkable work. Beginning 1 glass fusing two day class, 10 am 3 pm. This introductory reference volume provides everything you need to know to get started.
Lunstrum windows has been serving southern californias glazing needs since 1995. In this invaluable book for the fusing library, youll explore the history of fused glass and be exposed to many examples of contemporary art glass. Because each cover would be slumped and then filled with glass pages and tack fused together, all of the pieces for each book had to come from the same sheet of glass. This allcolor book is filled with hundreds of stepbystep photos, useful tip sidebars, and complete project instructions. This 80page book contains more than 140 color photographs of stained glass creations illustrating the essential design elements of balance, color, and movement. This series of postings often based directly on writings by glass artist s richard lalonde, boyce lundstrom, dan schwoerer. The flexiglass kit is a great way to get started with the flexiglass system. Most recently lunstrum windows was acquired under new ownership who has expanded lunstrums capabilities and services. Getting started in glass fusing has never been easier with the fuseworkstm craft kiln.
Boyce lundstrom was one of the founding members of bullseye glass and today while i was checking out the paragon kiln newsletter they mentioned his passing. For a description of recycled glass fusing, see fusing recycled glass best practice. An easy to use beginner intermediate level craft kiln with an adjustable. You will now learn how to cut glass straight lines and circles and also how to use fibre paper for simple mouldmaking to create relief in your glass sometimes called kilncarving. Please call or email with your possible available dates and we can book you in. In order for smallscale glass fusing businesses to develop, permanent, inexpensive, castable molds from readily available materials are needed. This where i love to go to create beautiful fused glass pieces and hand painted ceramics.
Introduction to glass fusing is an illustrated tutorial on the techniques of art glass fusing. Gabriela tolomei new winds 2020 50x61 original painting. Ideal for those who have already attended one of our oneday fusing workshops this two day course at our studio in totnes, devon, will help you develop your glass fusing with enamels skills even further. Boyce lundstrom, daniel schwoerer the avenue stained glass. A guide to fusing, slumping, and kilnforming glass by walker, brad isbn. Glass fusing provides endless possibilities for forming glass using kiln firing techniques. As the washington glass school features kiln formed glass, we wanted to join the celebration by outlining the parallel and often codependent history of the kiln formed glass section of the movement aka warm glass, or fused glass. All of these techniques can be applied to one glass work in separate firings to add depth. Information on fusing glass compatibility, firing schedules, and fusing materials is presented for fusers with minimal experience. In this book, i describe and demonstrate techniques in over 80 pictures where i use glass powder with fiber paper in combination with stringers, scrap glass and frit, to make a wide variety of designs.
Classes given by fred buxton, who has been creating fusing glass art for many years. The paperback of the intermediate glass fusing book. Unique to fused glass, cratering is a headturning special effect and surprisingly co. Learn how to make fused glass flowers using molds and simple fusing tools. Here are some of the contributing factors that lead to the success of our business. Great prices on glass and glass tools from your favorite. Leafing through these pages will provide unlimited inspiration for art glass projects of your own. See more ideas about glass book, fused glass and glass. Your california west coast, north america, and international source for artists working glass with a torch and a kiln flameworking lampworking glass beadmaking glass sculpturing fusing firing stained glass sundance art glass center. This is the first volume of boyce lundstroms fusing trilogy must haves for all glass fusers. Glass fusing book one lundstrom, boyce, schwoerer, daniel on.
For over 10 years brad walkers contemporary fused glass and its previous edition, contemporary warm glass has been the bible of the kilnforming world. An information base for this craft was standardized in the early 1980s. This book will take you through 12 different projects that, while based on the stack construction technique, deliver stunning and unexpected results. Most molds used for fusing glass are either expensive to make or are waste molds, only useable one time. Glass fusing design techniques with powders on fiber paper. Click here to view the contents of this sample kit.
These books are filled with project ideas and techniques for working with kiln formed glass. An easy to use beginner intermediate level craft kiln. All subjects are covered from basic warm glass techniques to glass casting, slumping, and even help selling your fused glass art. Intermediate fusing glass frits and powder with fred. Through the day you will learn about different glass you can use, compatibility, moulds, inclusions and firing schedules. Glass fusing book one boyce lundstrom, daniel schwoerer on.
Ive never encountered him but have heard some interesting stories and the fact that he was right there. Bullseye 6 x 1 34 black base fused with spectrum white, blue, and red 1. Boyce lundstrom, author and glass craftsman has written five books on glass, three of which are still in publication. Creative paradise has put together a detailed and imaginative pattern book to use with stand ups molds. Fusing book 1 kiln fired glass boyce lundstrom sundance art glass center sundance art glass is your preferred distributor of bethlehem, hothead, nortel, carlisle, and gtt torches, various kits for the beginning hobbyist who wants to learn more about all types of glass work including pipe making, beadmaking, marble making, fusing, lampwork. Fusing images on glass book by terrie banhazl teaches how to easily, safely and inexpensively fire high quality photographs, graphics and text onto their fused glass projects using firedon photo fusing decal paper and any hp or canon black and white laser printer. Because bottles are relatively abundant, theres less pressure to be perfect. Jeanette, one of delphis glass experts and art instructors, demonstrates assembly. You can use this discount as many times as you like within the discount period of 312020 3312021. Unfollow glass fusing books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In the course you will learn how to cut glass and create patterns. Contains all the tools and supplies needed to create the fusing glass art of your own. The latest title in stackpoles bestselling basics series, this book presents a fun, growing trend in glass craftswhat type of glass to use and how to cut it.
Book overview complete instructions in text and stepbystep photographs make a wide variety of practical and decorative items herb and garden markers, bowls, serving dishes, hanging panels, house numbers, jewelry cases, and more by fusing glass fullsize patterns, materials lists, and beautiful finished project photos included. Glass fusing, book 1 boyce lundstrom, daniel schwoerer on. Safety glasses, note pad, pen, maximum 8 students minimum 6 students place. His book kiln firing glass, glass fusing book one is referred to by most fusers as the bible for fusing process and has been a topselling book for over 30 years.
Learn about glass fusing with our fabulous selection of instructional books. Boyce lundstroms 3 books and graham stone has one hard to find book, these are. Upcoming events 2020 upcoming events january 11, 18, 19. The boyce lundstrom sample kit contains enough material to complete 810 projects. Three days, saturday 10 am2 pm, saturday 10 am3 pm, sunday 10 am 3 pm. Each new skill is introduced via the creation of an actual project and that means crafters will master a new skill while creating an item to wear, display or use in their home. The carolinas premier location for glass fusing workshops and supplies. Learning to use bottle glass to produce glass art is a really great idea. Complete instructions, full size patterns and plenty of photos will inspire you to add another dimension to your fused glass talents. Not only because there are a ton of projects that can be made, but its fun. With over 40,000 copies sold in six printings, this latest edition has 208 pages, more than. Introduction to glass fusing wardell publications inc. Intermediate glass fusing book, connie brown, sep 10, 2011, art, 52.
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