Decorating Glass

by Michael Ball (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2003

  $9.17

  A comprehensive guide to the popular craft of decorating glass. It covers painting glass, cutting and glass construction, stained glass effects and glass mosaics. There are over 40 projects which are both innovative and contemporary, and are suitable for novices as well as challenging enough for more experienced crafters. The ideas include a Venetian perfume bottle, leaded picture frames and an Aztec box. Each chapter opens with material and equipment lists as well as pages of techniques that explain all you need to know, from preparation to varnishing. There are hints and tips for best working practice, and templates for each project.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.45

  For centuries glass has been used as a medium for attractive and functional objects, and there is a great variety of different styles and decorative techniques. Until more recently, glasswork was very much in the realm of the professional, but now the availability of easy-to-apply paints means that glass decoration is within the reach of everyone, without the need for specialist equipment. This manual shows how to take advantage of this accessibility and produce beautiful and practical work of your own. A variety of basic and advanced techniques are used to produce functional objects such as decorated herb jars and nightlights and more ornamental pieces such as a heraldic bottle and a candle bowl.