Warm Glass

154 pages and over 150 full color photographs, including over 90 photos of inspirational contemporary warm glass artwork from artists throughout the world.

$45

Order No. 6224

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Table of Contents

Introduction Chapter 1 -Introduction Hot glass, warm glass, and cold glass A brief history of warm glass Fusing, slumping, and kiln casting Summary of warm glass processes Basic equipment Chapter 2 - Glass Types and Forms Compatibility and COE Cathedrals and opalescents Tested compatible glass Stained glass Iridescent glass Dichroic glass Float glass Borosilicate glass Available shapes and sizes Sheet glass Frit and powder Stringers Rods Shards and confetti Cullet, billets, patties, and dalle Chapter 3 - The basic fusing and slumping process Heating phase Soaking phase Rapid cooling phase Devitrification Annealing phase Cooling to room temperature phase Chapter 4 - Supplies and Equipment Kilns Kiln Furniture Kiln wash and fiber paper Oversprays Adhesives Manual tools for cutting Grinders Glass saws Gloves Respirators Polishing equipment Chapter 5 - Preparing the kiln for firing Protecting the kiln floor Mixing and applying kiln wash When to reapply kiln wash Using fiber paper Placing the kiln shelf into the kiln Chapter 6 - Keeping a firing log Keeping a notebook Documenting the firing schedule Making comments Chapter 7 - The fused coaster project Designing the coaster Cutting the glass Loading the kiln Fusing the glass Care and cleaning Suggested coaster designs Glass cutting tips Chapter 8 - Molds for slumping Slumping versus draping Clay Stainless steel Cements Ceramic fiber, including "wet felt" Plaster/silica Drop rings Found molds Chart of types of molds Applying kiln wash to molds Using fiber paper with molds Chapter 9 - The fused and slumped bowl project Fuse first, then slump Designing the bowl Cutting out the glass Preparing and loading the kiln Fusing the glass to form a flat "blank" Slumping the glass to form a bowl After the slump Bowls, platters, and plates Beyond the bowl Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting Devitrification Removing the kiln wash Rounding the edges Glass cracks Bubbles Chapter 11 - Fusing and slumping techniques Combining colors Manipulating volume Fiber paper techniques Using calcium carbonate (whiting) Kiln carving Inclusions Decals Pattern bars Combing Drop rings Chapter 12 - Complementary disciplines and applications Stained glass Lampworking Sandblasting Acid etching Engraving Coldworking Furniture and lamps Architectural applications Chapter 13 - Glass polishing Fire polishing Polishing sprays and waxes Acid polishing Traditional polishing process Polishing by hand Machine-aided polishing Chapter 14 - Finishing for display Drilling holes in glass Sandblasting Acid etching Display stands Chapter 15 - Compatibility testing Thread pull test Freezer test Polarized lens test Base glass test Chapter 16 - More about annealing Review of terms Pre-annealing soak Constant annealing Soak and cool annealing Multiple soak annealing Published annealing temperature information Testing to find the annealing temperature Determining if the piece has safely annealed Chapter 17 - Kiln casting Model casting Mold manufacturing and preparation Using latex master mold The lost wax casting method Filling the mold with glass Casting with glass frit or chunks Using a crucible drip Pate de verre Firing the casting Annealing and cooling Removing and cleaning the casting Chapter 18 - Glass painting Traditional stained glass painting Paints made for surfaces other than glass Air-dried and oven cured glass paints Glass enamels Brush application Application by sifting Screen printing Other photographic and printing techniques Frit painting Chapter 19 - Making your own Devitrification spray Kiln wash Iridescent glass Frit Stringer Shards and confetti Chapter 20 - Health and safety General precautions Glass cutting and grinding Kiln safety Treating burns Ventilation Ceramic fiber products Hazardous chemicals Essential safety equipment Chapter 21 - Master Firing Schedules Bullseye fusing and slumping schedule Spectrum System 96 fusing and slumping sheduele Libensky/Brychtova casting scheduele Chapter 22 - List of artists and artwork Chapter 23 - Resource listing Chapter 24 - References Chapter 25 - Index Chapter 26 - Fahrenheit/Celsius conversion table

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