Glass Casting

Author: Amy Whittingham
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785005944
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
Glass casting is an exciting and versatile process involving chunks of molten glass melted into a mould, where it solidifies. This practical book explains the glass casting process, from the initial search for inspiration through to simple and then more complex casting. With step-by-step instructions and supporting photographs, it is an accessible and thorough account of this challenging and beautiful process. Topics covered include: advice on kilns and studio equipment; step-by-step projects in open casting, lost-wax casting, part-mould making, burn-out moulds and core casting; ideas for experimentation to increase the scale of your work, explore surface pattern and use other materials; instruction on de-moulding and finishing, and further tips on reusing materials in the studio. Of great interest to glass designers, glass blowers, craftsmen, jewellers, sculptors and interior designers, it is superbly illustrated with 184 colour photographs. Amy Whittingham is a glass artist and sculpture who specializes in mouldmaking.

Warm Glass

Author: Philippa Beveridge
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 1579906559
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 167

Book Description
An authoritative, extensively illustrated guide to making glass objects in a kiln. Provides detailed information on the history and traditional techniques of using a kiln in glasswork, along with instructions and examples designed to help you understand all the steps each technique requires.

Mould Making for Glass

Author: Angela Thwaites
Publisher: Herbert Press
ISBN: 9781789940046
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Nearly all glass makers (unless they are blowing glass) need moulds which can go in the kiln, as part of the process of creating their work. Currently glass students and makers get their expertise and recipes from lots of different sources, picking out the relevant bits and pieces which they need from other glass and ceramic books. This book aims to introduce all the mould-making techniques for casting glass, with detailed information on materials, recipes for mould mixes, methods and applications. It helps the student to learn which methods are appropriate for different types of work, and covers all the basics of how to make your mould. It also includes practical information on sourcing, storing, using and recycling materials, and how to develop your own recipes and methods for particular projects. It also covers where to start with writing programmes for kiln firings including annealing and cooling. It also contains images from well-known artists working in cast glass throughout.

Jayne Persico Presents-- Glass Kiln Casting with Colour de Verre

Author: Jayne Persico
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780919985551
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Jayne Persico brings her fresh and timeless style to the art of 'Glass Kiln Casting'. This inspirational yet thoroughly practical guide presents lush photographs of beautifully finished pieces that will capture the imagination. The clear and simple instructions will enable fusers of any skill level to achieve amazing 3-dimensional creations. 'Glass Kiln Casting' is a book offering over 260 colour photographs in 12 chapters that will inspire dozens of exceptional projects. The opening chapter features invaluable information covering frit casting moulds, tools, equipment and kilns, plus an in-depth yet simple approach to working with digital kiln controllers. This book is sure to become a studio favourite that fusers of all levels will refer to time and again. Jayne's take-you-by-the-hand writing style guides crafters through the frit casting process. She'll show you how to make frit cast jewellery, plates and bowls with amazing results that will impress everyone who views your creations.

Knitted Glass

Author: Carol Milne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781457971952
Category : Cast glass
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description

A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-formed Glass

Author: Brenda Griffith
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781579909093
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
In paperback at last, this popular guide to kiln-forming glass, melting cut or crushed glass and then shaping it with molds, features 19 beginner-friendly projects. The beautiful and practical items range from home decor, including a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture and jewellery.

Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass

Author: Keith Cummings
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812234022
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
This book is a must for everyone interested in glass, especially artisans and collectors.

Dictionary of Glass

Author: Charles Bray
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 9780812236194
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 294

Book Description
"[This book] has a bit of everything. . . . It looks good, both visually (large-scale, hard-back, glossy) and in terms of content."—Glass Art Society News

The Failure Mechanisms of Coated Precision Glass Molding Tools

Author: Kyriakos Georgiadis
Publisher: Apprimus Wissenschaftsverlag
ISBN: 3863593715
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Molding tools in precision glass molding fail easily, even with protective thin film coatings applied. In this work, various efficient methods for assessing glass-coating interactions are developed, including a new, automated testing rig. Analysis of the testing results provides a better understanding of these mechanisms and how they are influenced by material properties and process parameters, so that the appropriate measures can be taken to prolong the life of the molding tools.

Modeling Fracture Behavior in Precision Glass Molding

Author: Gang Liu
Publisher: Apprimus Wissenschaftsverlag
ISBN: 3863596420
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
A temperature and strain rates dependent fracture model is developed based on Weibull statistics to quantitatively describe the brittle-ductile transition of glass fracture in precision glass molding process. Under the assistance of FEM simulation, this fracture model can be used to calculate the fracture probability of glass during the precision glass molding process. Meanwhile, the most probable fracture timing, location of fracture initiation and fracture pattern can be also predicted.