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"Glass Kiln Casting" is a book offering over 260 color photographs in 12 chapters that will inspire dozens of exceptional projects. The opening chapter 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. Jayne's take-you-by-the-hand writing style guides crafters through the frit casting process. She'll show you how to make frit cast jewelery, plates and bowls with amazing results that will impress everyone who views your creations.
First published in 1997, Jim Kervin and Dan together wrote what has become one of the best instructional books on kiln casting glass. Completely revised with the second edition in 2000, this books covers:
Sculptural work
Using the techniques presented in this book, learn to model in a number of different media and how to transform that model into a finished piece of glass sculpture.
Hollow Vessels
With slight modifications, these same techniques will also allow you to form beautiful glass vessels with intricate details
Beads
Learn to apply the techniques to make gorgeous glass beads and pendants.
Modeling
Learn techniques for modeling with wax, clay and other organic materials. Learn to make wax replicas of your model allowing you to make a casting series based on a single original model.
Mold construction
Learn about composition of investment materials and what they do. You will learn how to orient your models in the molds for best results, how to mix and cast your investment molds, how to make your molds stronger, and how to prepare your molds for glass casting.
Casting techniques
Learn to use glass frit and glass pastes. You will learn how different glasses behave and which may be better for your work.
Kiln procedures
Learn about the different steps in a firing schedule and how to determine what you should be using in your work. You will learn about the theory of annealing and how to apply it to all of your work, and how to control your kiln to get good results.
Safety
You will learn how to safely use your equipment. You will learn which materials are toxic and how to handle them. You will learn what to do about eye protection.
Soft Cover, 80 pages
Product Dimensions: 10-3/4" x 8-1/4"
Inside Dimensions: Soft bound; 80 pages
Made in Thailand
Creative Reward Points you'll earn: 20
Product Code: BKS-607
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