Fused Glass Handbook (Paperback)

~ Gil Reynolds (Author) "You will need a variety of tools to complete the fusing and slumping projects in this manual..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 67 pages
• Publisher: Fusion Headquarters; 4th edition (August 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915807025
• ISBN-13: 978-0915807024
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #173,988 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic review book, February 12, 2001

By	Arlene Hand "ajart" (Kent, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

51 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the original classic text on glass fusing, January 20, 2000

By	Gary Mccray (Kelseyville, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

55 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good material, dated projects..., February 24, 2000

By A Customer

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.