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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!!

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.

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!

If you're interested in making lampworked/torchworked glass beads, this is the one book that you need to have on your shelf. It may not become your favorite bedtime reading, but it's an indispensable resource for answering the practical questions that you'll have. There's plenty of technical info, particularly on safety issues, but it's presented in a way that even non-science geeks can understand. There's also a gallery section of pictures of artists' beads, although this is primarily a book for practical information.

I want to start making glass beads and ordered this book for that reason. I haven't started yet, but have been reading this book and finding out all the different equipment I need and how to use it. It's answered all of my questions so far and seems to include everything a person could want to know. It goes into detail and also has some pictures which is nice. I'm glad I have this book to use as a reference. With this and the videos on glass bead making I have I'm just about ready to fire up my torch!

A great book, a "bible" for beginners such as myself. Would recommend it highly to anyone interested in glass-working.