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Author
Publisher
Down East Books
Language
English
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Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
IMM Lifestyle Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Stunning to look at and exciting to make, stained glass work is perennially popular. Discover the rich and versatile craft of stained glass with this complete beginner's guide. Bestselling author and professional stained glass artist Lynette Wrigley shows you everything you need to know to make beautiful decorative pieces for the home. Thirty-one step-by-step projects range from copper foiled and leaded window panels to candle holders, mirror and...
Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Complete instructions, patterns, material lists, and step-by-step photos for 18 projects-- panels, boxes, candleholders, sun catchers, ornaments, and more-- suitable for beginners. All great looking and using the newest styles of glass-- many have the contemporary look popular on Etsy and Pinterest. With this companion to Stackpoles Basic Stained Glass Making, you can use your new skills to create beautiful art. For each project, finished project...
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Language
English
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Description
"In 1899 Manhattan, three "Tiffany Girls," women responsible for much of the design and construction of Tiffany's extraordinary glassworks, are brought together by chance, driven by their desire to be artists in one of the only ways acceptable for women in their time."--
10) Fire bound
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Flame-haired Lissa Piner is a skilled glassblower whose delicate gift conceals a burning inner strength that can destroy as exquisitively as it can create. Commissioned to design chandeliers for a string of luxury hotels, her remarkable skills have taken her to Italy. But Lissa's real mission there is a secret. For her entire life has been a lie, leading to a chance to avenge a terrible wrong. Enlisted as her bodyguard is Casimir Prakenskii, a trained...
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Super fun and super simple, glass painting doesn't require any artistic skills or experience, making this craft perfect for everyone of all ages! A relaxing creative outlet, Beginner's Guide to Glass Painting includes helpful introductory overviews on how to glass paint and all the basic painting techniques, tools, and supplies, followed by 15 step-by-step projects with full-size templates that start easy and slowly progress in difficulty. From vibrant...
Author
Publisher
Down East
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
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Description
The perfect guide for both seasoned and novice seaglunkers, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook reveals how to locate the best beaches and predict optimum conditions; understand coastal access laws; determine the personal and professional value of sea glass' and identify the source of individual fragments. Sea glass connects civilization and nature, often in surprising ways. This guide investigates how tiny bits of glass and ceramic have engaged generations...
Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
• Creative ideas for making glass beads
• 8 skilled beadmakers are given the challenge to create beads based on an inspiration, a color, a season, a painting, an emotion-to see what they will create
• Resulting beads show the variety of creative responses
• Includes step-by-step techniques for using other materials with the glass to create unique beads
Author
Publisher
Racehorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Sea glass is the beautiful result of broken glass being naturally polished and smoothed by the ocean's currents for extended periods of time. These beautiful jewels become weathered and frosted from abrasion and erosion in salt water, giving them a distinctly beautiful, jewel-like appearance that is perfect for all sorts of crafting! Sea Glass Crafts includes twenty step-by-step projects for you to create beautiful works with your collection of sea...
Author
Publisher
Van Nostrand Reinhold
Pub. Date
1982.
Language
English
Description
Step-by-step instructions for diamond burr engraving, from making the first cut to displaying finished work. Includes 4 complete projects, plus expert advice on choosing glass, fashioning glass chunks into usable pieces for engraving, suggestions for arrangement and lighting of finished pieces, more. Over 100 helpful illustrations. Introduction. List of Supply Sources.
