<~ (3LASS A R T I S T ' S STUDIO HANDBOOK II' m < L m :III o C r- oo( ;r: :. > R T I T ' ques (It 0 (It > " n Glass :z: " c ~ 011 m -i -i (It en ~ Text © 2011 by Cecilia Cohen Photography and Design © 2011 Quarry Books First published in the United States of America in 2011 by Quarry Books, a member of Quayside Publishing Group 100 Cummings Center Suite 406-L Beverly, Massachusetts 01915-6101 Telephone: (978) 282-9590 Fax: (978) 283-2742 www.quarrybooks.com Visit www.CraftsideTypepad.com for a behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world! All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permis sion of the copyright owners. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned, and no responsibility is accepted by the producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. We apologize for any inaccuracies that may have occurred and will resolve inaccurate or missing information in a subsequent reprinting of the book. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ISBN-13: 978-1-59253-697-9 ISBN-10: 1-59253-697-2 Digital edition published in 2011 eISBN-13: 978-1-61058-026-7 Digital edition: 978-1-61058-026-7 Softcover edition: 978-1-59253-697-9 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available Design: Laura H. Couallier, Laura Herrmann Design Cover Images: Nataly Cohen Kadosh, except top-middle, Kerri Fuhr, and middle-left, Aimee Mitchell Photography: Nataly Cohen Kadosh Printed in China Printed in Singapore Efi, Asaf, Nadav, and Daniel because, in the end, it's all about love. Contents 8 Introduction 1 1 PART 1 Starting from 50 CHAPTER 3 Stained Glass Scratch: Setting Up Common Stained Glass Processes 50 Your Studio More Than Glass 56 Good Design Practices Planning the 62 12 CHAPTER 1 Studio Layout Troubleshooting and Making Repairs 62 Stained Glass Project 1: 65 Studio Infrastructure 12 Stained Glass Flower: Dahlia Planning the Work Area 14 Stained Glass Project 2: 69 Storage 17 Open-Topped Agate Box Studio Safety 19 Stained Glass Project 3: 73 Decorative Panel: At the Beach Glass Studio 22 CHAPTER 2 Tools and Supplies Glass Fusing 80 CHAPTER 4 Kilns 22 Fusing Glass 80 Lampworking Torches 30 other Materials 82 Hand Tools and other Supplies 33 Fusing Kilns 83 The Simple Start-up Studio 38 Basic Kiln Techniques 83 Basic Fusing Techniques 84 41 PART 2 Exploring Glass: 85 Special Techniques Basic Techniques Understanding and Correcting 86 Common Fusing Mistakes Selecting Glass 42 Fusing Project 1: Fused Pendant 88 Cutting Glass 43 Fusing Project 2: 90 Drilling Glass 49 Fused and Slumped Tea Light Dish Recycled Bottle Necklace, page 125 92 CHAPTER 5 Lampworking 11 1 PART 3 Melding Skills and Techniques: Studio Selecting Glass: Soft vs. Hard 94 Projects Before You Light the Torch 94 Lighting the Torch Stained Glass Pendant and 96 113 Earring Set: Wild Roses Extinguishing the Torch 97 Stained Glass Hibiscus Treasure Box Tricks of the Trade 119 98 Recycled Bottle Necklace Dealing with the Unexpected 125 100 Beaded Stained Glass Panel: Lampworking Project 1: 133 102 Jurassic Jewel Making a Basic Bead Stained Glass Kaleidoscope: Lampworking Project 2: 141 104 Fantastic Journey Decorative Techniques Floral Lampwork Necklace: Lampworking Project 3: 147 107 Spring Beauty Disks and Hollow Beads Annealing and Batch Annealing 109 Glass Artist Gallery 153 PART 4 Resources 172 Contributing Artists 173 Index 174 About the Author 176 About the Photographer 176 Tea Light Dish, page 90 Introduction GLASS IS WONDERFUL. When declared with feeling, this statement expresses the intense passion that I feel for my craft. It is, however, a woefully inadequate way to start a book about glass art techniques; it expresses neither the joy and opportunities for creative expres sion and satisfaction that can be gained from creating glass art, nor the time, effort, and commitment that we must give to learn tech niques, develop designs, and create a unique piece. The challenge is always there: When we start and when we finish, glass is hard and stiff. It's only when we are working with glass that we can cut it, melt it, shape it, arrange it, and manipulate it. Many times, it's an unfor giving material. Yet the beauty in glass has captured hearts and hands for thousands of years. While glass art techniques were once trade secrets, jealously kept within families, today the materials, tools, and training are easily within reach of almost anyone interested in learning the craft. We can create pieces that are extraordinarily useful or simply decorative, of almost any size. Glass, I believe, has something for everyone. I 8 Is This Book for You? If you're interested in learning glass art techniques, if you have some techniques under your belt and wish to learn more, or if you're looking for one definitive "bible" for the three techniques covered on these pages, this handbook is right for you. In part 1 of The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook, we'll cover the basics of setting up a studio, including guidelines for working safely, and we'll provide an overview of common tools and supplies. In part 2, we'll explore three popular techniques for creating glass art. In part 3, we'll combine those techniques to create unique projects that will challenge you and advance your skills. Hopefully, even if you're already familiar with many of the subjects covered, this book will add to your proficiency and stimulate you to think about design and technique in new ways that you'll ultimately express in your creations. I 9