More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Glass Beadmaking [Paperback]

James Kervin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

This book has information on all methods of glass beadmaking. This includes wound, blown, fused, drawn, pressed and pate de verre. It has been expanded to also cover manufacture of cabochons, marbles, buttons, pentdants, paperweights and hollow vessels. You will learn how to decorate and finish these objects with frits, dots, trailings, canes, latticino, ribbons, murrine, and much more. You will learn how to modify the surface by polishing, etching, electroforming, mirroring, etc.

This is the only book to provide all the information you need to set up your own studio and operate it safely. This book has been recognized by NIOSH as an excellent source on safety information.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The long-awiated completely-revised 4th edition is finally out. This book has provided information on glass beadmaking to thousands. Many of today's best beadmakers say they owe a lot to this book. It gave them the kick start that they needed to get going. It now also includes 24 pages of color photos of over 100 artists' work.

From the Author

I am alway pleased when I hear from other artists how much this book has helped them in their work. It is the kind of book that I looked for when I started out in beadmaking.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 294 pages
• Publisher: GlassWear Studios; 4th edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965145824
• ISBN-13: 978-0965145824
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A thorough reference guide for glass bead makers!, June 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: More than you ever wanted to know about glass beadmaking (Spiral-bound)

What an exceptional book! I did research on safety and ventilation regarding lampworked glass beads for almost an entire year before I set up my studio. This book is the BEST that I have found on the subject of ventilation to prevent toxicity, setting up the studio and all the various components involved in making glass beads. Mr. Kervin also included information about hazardous fuels, storage procedures, how to maintain your oxygen and propane tanks, as well as kiln maintenance. I HIGHLY recommend this handy reference guide! Everything (and more) than I wanted to know is right at my fingertips! There is nothing negative about the book, not one single thing!!

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for someone starting out in glass beadmaking, December 22, 1999

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David A. Jackson (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: More than you ever wanted to know about glass beadmaking (Spiral-bound)

This book is invaluable for anyone interested in glass beadmaking, from beginner to experienced beadmaker. It goes from safety and studio setup to techniques used in creating various glass beads both using soft and hard glass. It highligths some methods for pulling cane and making murrini. It is an all around excellent instructional book, but definately not a coffee table book.

Nothing can take the place of hands on instruction and guidance, but with this book, a video or two (Crystal Myths Inc., Glass Beadmaking is helpful), common sense and some patience anyone can make beautiful glass beads. Get this book and give it a try.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing work by Mr. Kervin..., December 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Glass Beadmaking (Paperback)

When reading through this book it's hard not to believe that this had to have taken Jim Kervin years to finish. I don't think he left out ONE thing. When it comes to molten glass, ... a virtual plethora of information. What a useful book to have around. If you can't find the answer to your glass question in this book, I'd be surprised. I highly recommend this book...it is always within arms reach. Well done!