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Product Identifiers

PublisherT.H.E. Crowood Press

ISBN-101785005936

ISBN-139781785005930

eBay Product ID (ePID)28038492813

Product Key Features

Book TitleGlass Casting

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2019

TopicGlass & Glassware, Decorative Arts

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorAmy Whittingham

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight11.7 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal748.2

SynopsisGlass casting is an exciting and versatile process involving chunks of molten glass melted into a mould, where it solidifies. This practical book explains the glass casting process, from the initial search for inspiration through to simple and then more complex casting. With step-by-step instructions and supporting photographs, it is an accessible and thorough account of this challenging and beautiful process. Topics covered include: advice on kilns and studio equipment; step-by-step projects in open casting, lost-wax casting, part-mould making, burn-out moulds and core casting; ideas for experimentation to increase the scale of your work, explore surface pattern and use other materials; instruction on de-moulding and finishing, and further tips on reusing materials in the studio. Top tips on how to get the best results and avoid common pitfalls, Glass casting is an exciting and versatile process involving chunks of molten glass melted into a mould, where it solidifies. This practical book explains the glass casting process, from the initial search for inspiration through to simple and then more complex casting. With step-by-step instructions and supporting photographs, it is an accessible and thorough account of this challenging and beautiful process. Topics covered include: advice on kilns and studio equipment; step-by-step projects in open casting, lost-wax casting, part-mould making, burn-out moulds and core casting; ideas for experimentation to increase the scale of your work, explore surface pattern and use other materials; instruction on de-moulding and finishing, and further tips on reusing materials in the studio.Top tips on how to get the best results and avoid common pitfalls, Glass casting is an exciting and versatile process involving chunks of molten glass melted into a mold, where it solidifies. This practical book explains the glass casting process, from the initial search for inspiration through to simple and then more complex casting. With step-by-step instructions and supporting photographs, it is an accessible and thorough account of this challenging and beautiful process.

LC Classification NumberNK5104