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BEGINNING GLASSBLOWING (Formerly
Called ED'S BIG HANDBOOK of GLASSBLOWING a USER-FRIENDLY HOW-TO
MANUAL)
''An excellent reference for students, teachers and glass enthusiasts
alike'' orientation, your first steps, the process, the start,
making a tumbler, gathering, blocking, reheating, shaping &
blowing, marvering, necking, flattening the bottom, the transfer,
finishing the tumbler, box it, annealing tips, theory &
teamwork, directory of forms, handles prunts & other hot
bits, goblets, trimming, moldblowing, color, lip wrap, on the
other hand, troubleshooting, various punties, cooking with glass,
survival techniques, assisting the gaffer, solo blowing, health
& safety, glossary, index; B&W Illustrations; 8.5''
x 11''; 120 pages; 0963872826 Shop
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ADVANCED GLASSWORKING TECHNIQUES An Enlightened
Manuscript
The much awaited continuation of his highly informative Big
Ed's Handbook; introduction, back-2-basics, teamwork, punties,
color, Venetian-style techniques, into to solidworking, moldblowing,
special techniques, resourceful info, glossary and index; B&W
Illustrations; 8.5'' x 11''; 320 pages; 0963872818
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 CONTEMPORARY
LAMPWORKING A Practical Guide to Shaping Glass
in the Flame
2 volume set ''A comprehensive catalog of techniques. Topics
include: studio set-up; shaping glass rod and tubing; making
glass beads. Marbles and paperweights; mixing and working with
colored glass; annealing procedures; health and safety guidelines;
suppliers and sources; surface decoration and much more...'';
16 page color, b&w/line illustrations; 9.5'' x 11''; each
256 pages; 0965897214 Shop
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 CONTEMPORARY
MARBLES A Borosilicate Flameworking Video
''Josh Grant is European trained and holds a scientific glass
degree and twelve years of experience in his field. This video
includes eight advanced borosilicate marble making techniques,
the use of precious metals and stones, color application, and
dichroic glass application. Josh also demonstrates his signature
flower marbles. This is not intended to be an instructional
‘how-to’ video as there is no voice-over narration,
although flameworkers of all levels of experience will find
many useful techniques from this demonstration. Approx Runtime:
60 min'' Shop
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' 'FLAMEWORKED
GLASS SCULPTURE'' SCULPTURES BY TIMOTHY LINDEMANN Sea Snail
and Chameleon on Geode A Borosilicate Flameworking Video
''Timothy Lindemann gains much of his inspiration from the natural
world. Roaming the mountains and creek of Santa Barbara as a
child has instilled an appreciation and love for the natural
world which shows through in his work. This DVD exhibits the
step by step creation of a sea snail (27 minutes) and a chameleon
on a geode (26 minutes) '' total running time approximately
57 minutes
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Who is Whitehouse Books?
Elizabeth Whitehouse (owner) and her daughter, Julia Whitehouse
(everything-else-er)
Where is Whitehouse Books?
Whitehouse Books is located on Historic Market Street, part
of Corning's Gaffer District. They are just a ten minute walk
from The Corning Museum of Glass and just a block away from
The Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Due to their dedication
to the glass community we want to support them and offer these
links to encourage all to read and educate yourself all-ways!
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