Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass
Kiln-forming as a technique to shape glass was in use for centuries before the Romans developed glassblowing, which has since become the more widely used method. Today, modern glass artists are rediscovering the versatility of kiln forming and are using the technique to produce works of great beauty and strength. In this book, Keith Cummings reviews the history of kiln forming and discusses pertinent materials and methods, such as slumping and fusing. The work of an international group of...
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This book is a must for everyone interested in glass, especially artisans and collectors. Booknews For artists working in glass and those who appreciate their creations, explains an ancient technique of shaping the medium that has been generally neglected since the Romans developed glass blowing. Discusses the history of the technique, glass as a raw material, principles of kiln-forming, separators and molds, kilns, firing cycles, controls, and annealing. Also describes the specific techniques of inert and bending level, stretching and fusing, flow, and casting. Highly illustrated, mostly in color. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Preface7Ch. 1The Language of Glass9Ch. 2Introduction to Kiln-formed Glass22Ch. 3The History and Development of Kiln-formed Glass24Ch. 4Glass as a Raw Material38Ch. 5The Principles of Kiln-Forming46Ch. 6Techniques - Inert Level49Ch. 7Techniques - Bending Level52Ch. 8Techniques - Stretching and Fusing64Ch. 9Techniques - Flow72Ch. 10Techniques - Casting81Ch. 11Separators and Moulds147Ch. 12Kilns, Firing Cycles and Controls153Ch. 13Annealing161Health and Safety167End Note169Bibliography170List of Suppliers171Index175
\ BooknewsFor artists working in glass and those who appreciate their creations, explains an ancient technique of shaping the medium that has been generally neglected since the Romans developed glass blowing. Discusses the history of the technique, glass as a raw material, principles of kiln-forming, separators and molds, kilns, firing cycles, controls, and annealing. Also describes the specific techniques of inert and bending level, stretching and fusing, flow, and casting. Highly illustrated, mostly in color. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
