Contemporary lampworking download pdf

Future changes and growth in the field will be documented in additional volumes, building on the foundation of this two-volume set. Over pages of new material includes additional techniques for jewelry, marbles, beads, paperweights, vessels, goblets, neon plasma sculpture, millefiore canes, lathe working, core-forming and combinations of lampwork with other glass techniques.

Chapters on the history of lampworking and the general properties of glass have been greatly expanded, enriching your historical and conceptual appreciation for this highly addictive craft. This book combines all the information you could want on setting up your own studio, buying or making tools and equipment, who and where the suppliers are, and much much more In short, this book is a must for anyone interested in learning about or how to lampwork. I highly recommend it. The techniques will allow you to make anything you can imagine It is not a repeat of earlier how-to books.

Contemporary lampworking First published in Subjects Glass blowing and working. Edition Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Other Titles Lampworking. D86 The Physical Object Pagination 2 v. Community Reviews 0 Feedback? Loading Related Books. December 4, August 3, Edited by IdentifierBot. April 16, Edited by bgimpertBot. April 14, Edited by Open Library Bot. However, Mr.

Dunham's book provides just the right combination of inspirational quotes, technical direction and vital safety information that every artisan needs, from hobbyist to the more serious glass artist. Techniques begin with simple explanations of the physical properties of glass, and move through graduated levels of complexity at a perfect pace.

Dunham's writing style is honest and encouraging, and he willingly shares his own observations in a way that demonstrates thorough knowledge of his subject without the reader needing a Physics course!

While exhorting the reader to practice and expand creativity through hands-on experience, Mr. Dunham discusses important safety and ergonomic aspects of lampworking.

The illustrations are clear and support the text well; inserting a gallery of contemporary glasswork was a stroke of pure genius. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for technical information on glass compatibility, studio set-up and many other essential components of the lampworking process, all written in easily understandable language.