Decorative Glass: Techniques * Projects * Patterns & Designs [Hardcover]

Pat Torlen (Author), George W. Shannon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 1999

Sandblasted into beautiful shapes, held together with seams of copper foil, and capturing the light through transparent colors: here are the full, breathtaking range of art glass techniques and over 20 magnificent decorative objects to make! With these patterns and how-tos, aspiring glass-crafters can construct a lovely Stylized Poppy Cabinet Door Insert, a Falling Leaves Wall Mirror, a Touch of Frost Window Panel, a Harvest Lamp Shade and Vase, plus hinged boxes, candle holders, torcheres, and patio lanterns. And because these would make such wonderful presents, a special section offers some quick and easy gift ideas. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This well-illustrated book, the third by Canadian studio artists Shannon and Torlen (e.g., Stained Glass: Projects & Patterns), covers the fundamentals of etching glass with sandblasting and of piecing stained-glass objects. Step-by-step projects include flat panels, furniture, and lampshades; techniques, equipment, and safety are all covered in detail. The inclusion of sandblasting makes this a good addition to crafts collections already having a basic stained-glass book such as Chris Rich's Stained Glass Basics: Techniques, Tools, Projects (LJ 2/15/97).
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From Booklist

As an art form, glass, the earliest synthetic material, seems to fade in and out of fashion. Today, with a resurgence of interest in things Tiffany and Frank Lloyd Wright, this sand-based substance is appearing in decorations throughout the house--in mirrors, panels, doors, tables, lamps, and other places. Canadian authors Torlen and Shannon explain the how-tos of leading, copperfoiling, and sandblasting, all by way of more than 20 patterns. Equipment, materials, and methods are covered in introductory sections; the actual projects are illustrated with color photographs, graphs, and, when needed, process diagrams. Designs are simple, composed usually of lines and gentle curves, ranging from flowers to art deco-type angles. Cramped layouts occasionally detract from the instructions. Barbara Jacobs

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (May 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1895569311
• ISBN-13: 978-1895569315
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,044,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book on Stained Glass, June 4, 1999

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This review is from: Decorative Glass: Techniques * Projects * Patterns & Designs (Hardcover)

The authors, Shannon & Torlen, continue to produce excellent instruction in Stained Glass, this their 3rd book. The photographs of their copper foil and leaded panels and sandblasted projects are of the highest quality. Choice of glass colour and texture in their designs make the projects quite remarkable, I refer in particular to the standing room divider. I recommend this book to all stained glass hobbyists and artists as I do to my students. I look forward to the release of their next book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Decorative Glass by George Shannon & Pat Torlen, March 15, 2010

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This review is from: Decorative Glass: Techniques * Projects * Patterns & Designs (Hardcover)

AnDecorative Glass: Techniques * Projects * Patterns & Designsexcellent book, brief history of glass, comprehensive coverage of the subject, good explanations of techniques, use of tools, use of different glass, plenty of pictures and patterns etc. Well worth it.