Product Description

Referred to in the art glass industry as the 'Fusers Bible' the "Fused Glass Handbook" is a complete, easy to follow, step by step manual for anyone wanting to fuse or slump glass in a kiln. The 25 projects each teach a different aspect of kiln working glass to create stunning tiles, jewelry, bowls and sculptures. Some of the subjects covered are special tools, setting up a kiln, safety, compatible glass, mold making, firing schedules, annealing , trouble shooting and much more. A must buy for anyone working with kiln formed glass.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #220350 in Books
• Published on: 1987-08
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 67 pages

Review
"...an excellent guide to learning kiln skills...covers the subject well enough to teach even an old pro something new." -- Professional Stained Glass Magazine

"...the best fusing primer available. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn the craft." -- The Score

About the Author
During the 27 years he has worked in art glass, Gil Reynolds has gained worldwide recognition as a leading innovator of fusing and kiln forming techniques. He is the author of The Fused Glass Handbook, a step-by-step guide to learning the art of fusing. He has been widely published in such art glass journals as "Glass Art Magazine," "Professional Stained Glass," "Stained Glass Patterns Quarterly," the Corning Museum of Glass "New Glass Review 7" and he also writes the "Kiln Crafting" column for Stained Glass News.

Gil has lectured extensively in the U.S. and has conducted kiln forming and Fire Bucket seminars in Japan, The Netherlands, Canada, Italy and was a featured artists on the acclaimed Glass Masters Tour. The artwork of Gil Reynolds can be found in numerous private and public collections, including Ohbayahsi-Gumi, Ltd., Tokyo Japan; A.Pfann, Hilversum Holland and "Percent for Art" commissions for Oregon and Washington states.

Customer Reviews

Good basic review book
If you are just starting out (like you've had a class, get home, and say to yourself "now what do I do"?), this is a really good book to have on hand. It is an older book, true, so some of the kiln options, etc. are a bit dated. But the techniques of finding out if your glass is compatible or the annealing process are still very valid. There's much to be learned from this book, especially if you want the comfort of a good resource on your shelf and available.

the original classic text on glass fusing
Gil Reynolds is one of the best teachers of fused glass. He writes a clear and thorough text for the beginner, but this book also has very useful information for the more advanced glass fuser. I consider it to be one of the top three books on fusing.

Good material, dated projects...
A word to the wise for any novice thinking of purchasing this book to expand the uses for their ceramic kiln...It's not the same kind of kiln. Also, the book seemed to be thorough with instructions for the 30+ projects; keep in mind that this book, and its projects, is 13 years old. Don't expect to be inspired by the examples.