Ocean State Libraries

Sea glass connects civilization and nature, often in surprising ways. And collecting sea glass and pottery shards is more popular than ever. However, beyond simply admiring their beauty, many collectors are at a loss as to just what to do with their collections. Sea Glass Crafts is filled with ideas to turn your seaside treasures into home decor—inside and out, practical and decorative, whimsical and serious. From a sea glass chandelier to a...

Some people's passion for sea glass goes beyond collecting-they use it to create something of beauty. Carole Lambert, author of “Sea Glass Chronicles”, gives us entree into the studios of those who do everything from gathering and amassing sea glass mulch for landscaping to designing stained-sea-glass windows. This volume will arouse a renewed sense of wonder in those who already possess a passion for sea glass and win legions of new sea-glass...

Create suncatchers, picture frames, and more with this "nice collection of small stained-glass projects that would make fine gifts" (Library Journal).   Stained glass artist and teacher Michael Johnston provides patterns and detailed instructions for forty projects-along with one thousand step-by-step photos-in this informative guide.   With his pro tips on soldering, working with lead and foil, building 3-D projects, and more, even a beginner...

One of the bestselling book on stained glass ever written has been updated and revised with new chapters on lamp making, painting on glass, kiln firing, diachronic glass, and three-dimensional work. 550 photos, 50 in color.