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Glass Casting and Pate de
Verre:
An Easy Way to Make Molds for Waxes
Glass casting and pate de verre can seem tedious and time-consuming due to the "lost wax casting method" and the fact that both processes require wax models. Jim Schell demonstrates a new and simple way to make molds using Europe's
Gelflex.
Glassy Bones: Part II
As stained glass transmits and transforms the light of the sun, it also reflects back to us the minds of those who made it. Peter Coffman reveals some of the ways in which these windows tell us a great deal not only about a culture's building prowess, but about its state of mind. |
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Richard Marquis:
The Unlikely Icon of Contemporary Studio Glass
"Richard Marquis has had an extraordinary influence on the development of contemporary studio glass in America and around the world," writes Tina Oldknow in her recent book Richard Marquis: Objects, a literary retrospective to accompany an exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum on display through August 2. In this conversation with Glass Art, Marquis discusses his love of collecting, Italian glass and making art.
A Review: JOHANNES SCHREITER Vol.2 1987-1997
K. Corey Keeble reviews Johannes Schreiter's second publication on his art. As indicated by its title, the book covers stained glass produced in his studio over a 10-year period from 1987 to 1997.
Slumping Glass for Lighting Fixtures: Part II
Dan Fenton discusses the finer points of plaster combinations and castable refractories, with specific information on mixing plaster.
Mosaic Garden Stones: Part I
In the past few years, mosaics have become tremendously popular, especially garden stones. Randy Rayer provides tips on the use of conventional concrete as well as DiamondCRETE.
The Cast Cane
Brian Kerkvliet presents the long-awaited continuation of the mosaic cane construction series. In this installment, he will explain how to cast several pieces that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, and pull the assemblage out into a cane. |
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