Kiln-Formed Glass: Over 25 Projects for Fused and Slumped Designs

by Gillian Hulse

This enticing new book brings the magical qualities of luminous, color-rich glass to a wider audience. In step-by-step detail, Gillian Hulse demonstrates how to layer and combine clear, dichroic, and textured fusing glass with inclusions such as bubble powder to create gorgeous flat and three-dimensional pieces.Designs such as a dragonfly panel and passionflower coasters take their inspiration from the natural world, while a love of art and textiles is the foundation of other creations---both flat and slumped---such as the Klimt-inspired Vienna bowl.A comprehensive techniques section, detailed photographs and instructions, and clear templates ensure that glass enthusiasts of all levels---including hobbyists with access to a kiln---can create spectacular results across a range of decorative items for the home, as well as exquisite jewelry items.

Genres: Art, Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Mike · Rating 2 out of 5]

A few interesting ideas but more a haphazard selection of odd projects, less (to me) a lesson plan on honing fusing technique. Or maybe it is a lesson plan, but I was very uninterested in most of the projects. I guess I was looking for more inspiration to give me thoughts on what I want to create for myself.

[Marg · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a new glass fuser I am looking for books that give ideas,technique and hopefully inspiration too. This is one of the first I found. I think it is useful fir beginners to the art form. Happy fusing!!!

[Kemberly Gay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with slumping and fusing projects. Love the problem solving tips if you are a fuser you know it is inevitable you will have a problem from bubbles to cracks. For beginners there are great project ideas. I borrowed this book from library but this will definitely be a have to buy!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

THis book has excellent instructions and ideas for "fused glass" projects.