Glass Notes: A Reference for the Glass Artist (Paperback)

by Henry Halem (Illustrator)

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Product Description
Glass Notes includes up to date illustrated information on building glass furnaces, annealing ovens, glory holes and other equipment. Other information includes how to cast and fuse glass, how to batch glass and proper annealing. Experts have written detailed information on pate de verre, fuming, proper insulation of ovens and heat recuperation, building to code, calculating air changes. An up-to-date section on suppliers of material and equipment is included. Glass Notes is fully indexed for easy referencing. --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition.

About the Author
Henry Halem has been actively involved in the glass movement since 1968. After studying with Harvey Littleton at the U. of Wisconson he established a major glass studio at Kent State University and taught there for 29 years. Halem has taught at Pilchuck, Penland and presented master workshops throughout the U.S. as well as Europe, Japan, and Australia. His vast knowledge combined with the knowledge of experts in the studio glass field has gone into this the 4th edition of Glass Notes. --This text refers to the Perfect Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 291 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Mills Pr; Third Edition edition (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885663021
• ISBN-13: 978-1885663023
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #557,308 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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78 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is no competition to this book, February 20, 1999

By A Customer

Working with hot glass as an amateur, I find this book more than useful. The author has the ability to transfer know-how on dry subjects and many details in this book are exiting to explore. (even for a pro) A good mixture of design, pictures, hints and step by step instructions. Written in an easy to read, humourous style. It is worth every dollar. Higly recommended! Wish I had many books of this quality.

61 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the Hot Glass Artist there is no better guide book., February 24, 1999

By A Customer

From building an annealer to a blowing bench to a crucible kiln, this book is your road map to a great hot shop. Easy as A B C.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good resource., November 16, 2008

By	L. Eakins "Neon Creations" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Glass Notes, a reference for the glass artist (Perfect Paperback)

Well written, readable, and very comprehensive - includes a lot of useful information. The graphics and illustrations are especially well done. Plans for annealing ovens and various conversion tables are included. References to suppliers are helpful, especially with web addresses.