The Art & Soul of Glass Beads

The Art & Soul of Glass Beads
Author: Susan Ray
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2003-04-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440220220

At last, a book that explores the origins and renaissance of lampwork glass beads and offers a one-on-one journey with fourteen exceptional glass bead artists as they create more than 20 projects. Step-by-step instruction and beautiful photography shows crafters how to create stunning necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and much more. This new reference gives an inside look at the artists' creative processes, including how they choose color and materials and how they add the finishing touches. Most importantly, they reveal how serendipity plays a role in their creative processes. Readers will be inspired to embark on an artistic journey to create magnificent works of art for future generations to behold.

Beads of Glass

Beads of Glass
Author: Cindy Jenkins
Publisher: Hot Head Glass
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2003-06-01
Genre: Glass artists
ISBN: 9780971964303

Features biographical sketches and the work of glass bead artists. Illustrates lampworking techniques.

The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking

The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking
Author: Kimberley Adams
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579905729

A guide to the popular craft offers beadmakers instructions for how to torch, wind, and cool beads; directions for creating various designs, including barrels, cones, and discs; and strategies for achieving a variety of colors and patterns.

Creative Glass Techniques

Creative Glass Techniques
Author: Bettina Eberle
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2005-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579907648

Glass is one of the hottest topics in the world of crafts. This handsome how-to book introduces three essential and accessible techniques that have endless creative potential. CREATIVE GLASS TECHNIQUES covers 30 projects, from a simple plate to lampworking to fluted wine glasses, and more. Valuable for novice and experienced glassworkers alike. 160 color photos.

Beads, Body, and Soul

Beads, Body, and Soul
Author: Henry John Drewal
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1998
Genre: Art
ISBN:

The sights and sounds of the Yoruba cosmos are made manifest through the pervasive use of beads. This spectacular book represents a collaboration between art historian Henry John Drewal and Yoruba priest John Mason. From the forests of Africa a thousand years ago to the bustling cities of New York, Havana, and Salvador, today, Yoruba religion has used beads to convey the artistic spirit and deep connection to the other world that its practitioners feel. This illustrated volume traces the history of the beads, their use, and Yoruba aesthetics and artistry. .

A History of Glassforming

A History of Glassforming
Author: Keith Cummings
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2002
Genre: Glass
ISBN: 9780812236477

Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs and drawings, A History of Glassforming is a singular and important book for historians, connoisseurs, and students of glass.

Passing the Flame

Passing the Flame
Author: Corina Tettinger
Publisher: Bonzobucks & Books Pub
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2002
Genre: Glass beads
ISBN: 9780972660204

Inspiration til og trin-for-trin vejledning i at fremstille perler af glas

Art of Fire - Beginning Glassblowing

Art of Fire - Beginning Glassblowing
Author: James McKelvey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Glass blowing and working
ISBN: 9780978683108

From the Back Cover: Studio time is expensive. Unfortunately, most glassblowing students still learn through a combination of apprenticeship and observation-a slow and inefficient method. The Art of Fire teaches you quickly how to manipulate the glass through a series of structured lessons and exercises, including: Safety exercises to prevent burns; Over 500 photographs and illustrations; Step-by-step instruction for all basic techniques; Fixes for more than 50 common problems.

Spring 2008

Spring 2008
Author: Mostly Glass Gallery
Publisher:
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2008
Genre: Beadwork
ISBN: