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soft cover - Lark Books - $19.95
500 Glass Objects
A pictorial book of glass objects that are striking for their forms, techniques and
reflections of society. The tremendous variety and beauty of studio glass work is
reflected in this collection of both functional and sculptural objects. These striking and
gorgeous works feature the remarkable design aesthetics and craftsmanship of
contemporary artists from around the world.
reflections of society. The tremendous variety and beauty of studio glass work is
reflected in this collection of both functional and sculptural objects. These striking and
gorgeous works feature the remarkable design aesthetics and craftsmanship of
contemporary artists from around the world.
soft cover - Kimberley Adams - $19.95
The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking
From making the first bead shape, to decorating it with surface treatments including enamel
and gold leaf, this book is a complete at-home course in the fascinating art of beadmaking.
176 pages of step by step instructions and corresponding color photos.
and gold leaf, this book is a complete at-home course in the fascinating art of beadmaking.
176 pages of step by step instructions and corresponding color photos.
soft cover - Lark Books - $24.95
1000 Glass Beads
Innovation & Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking. Magnificent glass bead
works of art, including jewelry and sculptural pieces from the top names in the field
today, as well as works from emerging artists. The exquisite designs show the
innovation of beadmaking techniques from around the world. 408 pages
works of art, including jewelry and sculptural pieces from the top names in the field
today, as well as works from emerging artists. The exquisite designs show the
innovation of beadmaking techniques from around the world. 408 pages
hard cover - Corina Tettinger - $75.00
Passing the Flame - 3rd Addition
A beadmaker's guide to detail and design. Covers beadmaking from beginning to end. For
aspiring beginners, experienced lampworkers and lover of glass art alike. Features
hundreds of colorful photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions. 222 pages.
aspiring beginners, experienced lampworkers and lover of glass art alike. Features
hundreds of colorful photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions. 222 pages.
hard cover - Cindy Jenkins - $29.95
Beads of Glass - The Art and the Artists
Features biographic sketches and new work from over 40 artists. More than 50 techniques
are illustrated with step-by-step instructions and photos. Includes an eye-popping gallery of
work from lampworkers all over the world.
are illustrated with step-by-step instructions and photos. Includes an eye-popping gallery of
work from lampworkers all over the world.
Drew Fritts - $29.95
Torchworked Marbles Volume 1 - Beginner to Intermediate Techniques
From equipment and set-up to intermediate torchworking skills, this book has the information to
start making art glass marbles. Collectors will also enjoy just seeing the processes of one of
today's top marble artists.
start making art glass marbles. Collectors will also enjoy just seeing the processes of one of
today's top marble artists.
soft cover - Cindy Jenkins - $11.95
You Can Make Glass Beads!
Following these clear, concise instructions, you can make a variety of glass beads. Excellent
book with lots of solid information for anyone looking to participate in this :"hot" trend.
book with lots of solid information for anyone looking to participate in this :"hot" trend.
soft cover - Corina Tettinger - $12.50
Spotlight on Hollow Beads and Vessels
The first of a series. This issue is devoted to hollow beads and vessels. Nine popular artists
freely describe their method of producing their artwork. Beautifully illustrated.
freely describe their method of producing their artwork. Beautifully illustrated.
soft cover - Corina Tettinger - $12.50
Spotlight on Silver
In this issue is all you need to know about the difference types of silver that can be worked into
beads. Over a dozen artists on all levels share their ideas and tips.
beads. Over a dozen artists on all levels share their ideas and tips.
soft cover - Corina Tettinger - $10.00
Spotlight on Magic Color Reactions
This book is the result of a monthly challenge, during which beadmakers of all levels were
asked to contribute pictures of interesting color reactions with soft glass. Many unusual
combinations that created surprising results.
asked to contribute pictures of interesting color reactions with soft glass. Many unusual
combinations that created surprising results.
hard cover - Bandhu Dunham - $60.00
Contemporary Lampworking - Third Addition
Volume I and Volume II
Volume I and Volume II
Revised and expanded to reflect the field's growth. 500 pages are split into
two volumes and sold as a set. Emphasis on murrini application, inside-out,
core-forming and neon plasma sculpture. The gallery selection includes
almost 100 artists.
two volumes and sold as a set. Emphasis on murrini application, inside-out,
core-forming and neon plasma sculpture. The gallery selection includes
almost 100 artists.
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$25.00
Dot, Dot, Dots!
Techniques and tutorials for glass beadmakers. Easy-to-read
explanations show how techniques are refined, implemented and
layered. Tips and insights help to develop essential skills and new
ways to problem-solve. Numerous tutorials challenge to acquire
techniques and expand abilities.
explanations show how techniques are refined, implemented and
layered. Tips and insights help to develop essential skills and new
ways to problem-solve. Numerous tutorials challenge to acquire
techniques and expand abilities.
Masters: Glass Beads
The art of glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity during the
past decade and these awe-inspiring examples, exquisitely
fashioned by 40 of the world’s top creators, reveal exactly why.
incredible detail and gorgeous color.
past decade and these awe-inspiring examples, exquisitely
fashioned by 40 of the world’s top creators, reveal exactly why.
incredible detail and gorgeous color.
$24.95
Glass Bead Workshop
Jeri Warhaftig, a respected and experienced teacher, offers
intermediates her time-tested, workshop-based approach to expanding
their beadmaking skills. Craft sculptural flower beads; create a
lightweight, hollow seashell-shaped bead; and go for the "wow" factor
with geode beads that enclose decorative elements within a layer of
glass.
intermediates her time-tested, workshop-based approach to expanding
their beadmaking skills. Craft sculptural flower beads; create a
lightweight, hollow seashell-shaped bead; and go for the "wow" factor
with geode beads that enclose decorative elements within a layer of
glass.
just plain beads!
encase it!
Encasing techniques are essential for creating highly finished art
beads! Deanna Griffin Dove explains how to execute a wide range of
encasing techniques guaranteed to stretch your skills. Written for
novice and advanced bead makers alike, it includes a rich array of
photos and insights. 72 pages
beads! Deanna Griffin Dove explains how to execute a wide range of
encasing techniques guaranteed to stretch your skills. Written for
novice and advanced bead makers alike, it includes a rich array of
photos and insights. 72 pages
hard cover - $34.95
The Penland Book of Glass
Focuses on glass and the ten top contemporary flameworkers who have
taught at the school, all of whom have areas of expertise that make them
leaders in their field. In photos and how-to sections, each one shows a
particular technique. 230 color pages.
taught at the school, all of whom have areas of expertise that make them
leaders in their field. In photos and how-to sections, each one shows a
particular technique. 230 color pages.
A treasure-trove of techniques, tactics and tips. Instructions and
guidance for a variety of shapes and problems in this easy-to-follow
book. Build a sturdy framework for understanding how heat and
motion affect a bead shape.
guidance for a variety of shapes and problems in this easy-to-follow
book. Build a sturdy framework for understanding how heat and
motion affect a bead shape.
hard cover - $32.95
Advanced Glassworking Techniques
320 page spiral-bound glassblowing reference manual with excellent
hand-illustrated text. Covers basics, tools, color, Venetian-style techniques,
solidworking, moldblowing and other special techniques
hand-illustrated text. Covers basics, tools, color, Venetian-style techniques,
solidworking, moldblowing and other special techniques
hard cover - $24.95
Creating Glass Beads
This technique-driven book propels beginning beaders many strides forward,
introducing new skills and materials, encouraging aesthetic exploration and
giving specific instructions for creating 10 gorgeous flameworked glass beads.
It's aimed at the ambitious novice who seeks to go past the basics and explore
techniques that will serve as building blocks to developing an individual style.
144 Pages
introducing new skills and materials, encouraging aesthetic exploration and
giving specific instructions for creating 10 gorgeous flameworked glass beads.
It's aimed at the ambitious novice who seeks to go past the basics and explore
techniques that will serve as building blocks to developing an individual style.
144 Pages
soft cover - $19.95
Glass Beads
Louise Mehaffey is a master with the torch. In this book she provides safe and easy
techniques for making beads of all shapes and sizes, with tips on setting up a studio, buying
the necessary tools and materials, and learning the basic skills. Helpful step-by-step
instructions and photographs demonstrate how to make various shapes, from round to
rectangle, and add interesting effects, such as etching and gold leaf inclusions. There are
22 projects featured. 132 Pages
techniques for making beads of all shapes and sizes, with tips on setting up a studio, buying
the necessary tools and materials, and learning the basic skills. Helpful step-by-step
instructions and photographs demonstrate how to make various shapes, from round to
rectangle, and add interesting effects, such as etching and gold leaf inclusions. There are
22 projects featured. 132 Pages
soft cover - $19.95
The Penland Book of Glass
Classes in flamework glass techniques are presented by ten leading
contemporary artists who have taught at the renowned Penland School of
Crafts. These skilled masters offer revelatory essays that are paired with
gorgeous galleries of work and fantastic photographic step-by-steps that
teach specific skills. 232 pages
contemporary artists who have taught at the renowned Penland School of
Crafts. These skilled masters offer revelatory essays that are paired with
gorgeous galleries of work and fantastic photographic step-by-steps that
teach specific skills. 232 pages
soft cover - $19.95
Glass Bead Jewelry Projects
Glass bead jewelry is hot, and jeweler Nelli Rees has written the definitive, one-stop
resource for crafters of all levels. Readers will learn how to make 15 unique pieces, each
showcasing a distinctive glass bead that they'll create themselves. This stunningly
illustrated hands-on guide-which includes advice on setting up an inexpensive studio, will
engage aspiring and accomplished jewelers alike, and provide new skills that are the
foundation for future creativity. 176 pages.
resource for crafters of all levels. Readers will learn how to make 15 unique pieces, each
showcasing a distinctive glass bead that they'll create themselves. This stunningly
illustrated hands-on guide-which includes advice on setting up an inexpensive studio, will
engage aspiring and accomplished jewelers alike, and provide new skills that are the
foundation for future creativity. 176 pages.
magazine - $9.00
The Flow Magazine - Winter 2011 Issue
7th Annual Gallery of Women in Glass