++ Lamp Glass Art Lampwork Torch Blowing How-to Book ++ Start Price USD 39.97 Current Price USD 39.97 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 14, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 14, 2008 Location Just down the road from Pilchuck Glass School See more about '++ Lamp Glass Art Lampwork Torch Blowing How-to Book ++' Description The Complete Handbook ofLamp Glass Art The Complete Handbook ofLamp Glass Art by N.H. Roberts Published by TAB Books, Inc., 1981. First edition, first printing. 318 pages, softbound. Illustrated throughout with dozens of black & white photos and line drawings. 5 by 8 1/4 inches. "...Learn how to create all kinds of decorative glassware from fragile miniatures to bold glass sculptures. It's all here in this thorough, step-by-step guide to lamp glassmaking... starting with the basics - glass composition, glassworking tools and equipment - through advanced design projects for the experienced craftsman. Gives a history of the lampworking profession, along with a look at the growing popularity of lamp glass art in gift shops and at craft fairs. More than just a hobby guide, this is a workbook for budding professionals, complete with advice on how you can achieve business success. Leading off with simple glass-forming experiments (the how-tos of making rope, drop-loop and spiral weaves) through advanced glasswork, this book stresses an extraordinary range of lamp glass applications. Dozens of projects for every level of experience, all with easy-to-follow instructions and detailed drawings and illustrations. Learn to make glass birds and animals - elephants, pigs, parrots, poodles, and giraffes. Make frogs, turtles, butterflies and alligators... then on to plants and people... even jewelry, wedding cake tops, mobiles... One whole section of the book is devoted to seasonal and special-occasion glass - with emphasis not only on the artistic appeal of these pieces, but also on specific money-making opportunities! Plus: information on adding color to lamp glass and advice on mounting, packing and selling the finished pieces. Great reading for artists, hobbyists, and collectors! N.H. Roberts is an experienced craftsperson, photographer, and lampworker and author of several volumes in these fields." Covers have minor scuffs, scrapes and bumps. Corners, edges bumped. Binding is tight. Contents are complete and clean, with no underlining, highlighting, or notes. A very good copy of this thoroughly helpful how-to. Buyer pays $3.99 Media rate shipping and handling within the U.S. Add $1.75 for insurance, if desired. We are not responsible for uninsured packages lost or damaged by the Post Office. International/Priority shipment costs more. Ask before you bid. Please visit my About Me page to learn about my Glass Library, my favorite Glass Book Sources, and more Glass Links. And what in the world is GlassWEAR? We usually ship once a week, on Saturday. Be sure to check our other auctions for more books about glass and glassworking © 2008 www.FledglingStudio.com Place a Bid!