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Rating  - Finallly! A Remarkable Book on Kiln-Formed Glass!!
Brenda Griffith's book represents a state-of-the-art, common-sense approach to working with kiln-formed glass. Beginning with the basics, the author takes readers through materials; tools; supplies; studio setup and safety; and, techniques. Readers can then work through various projects to gain additional practice and greater understanding..
As an educator, I was impressed with the author's writing "voice." She does not preach nor talk down to her readers - she shares information with them, resulting in a high comfort level from her readers. The "Gallery Contributors" provide a means for stimulating ideas that go beyond the projects. The net result is marvelous.
I work in a studio shared by artists at various levels of proficiency. A friend and I bought three of Brenda's books at the One of a Kind Sale in Chicago and took them into the studio to share with others. (I didn't even see my copy for two weeks because it was "on loan.") A few days later, one of my colleagues came rushing into the studio, calling out, "I just got the best book out on working with kiln-formed glass! It's just super!" And, indeed it is.
The book has become a bible to the artists learning to work with kiln-formed glass. It's not uncommon to hear things like, "Well, you should have known you couldn't fire it a third time - it's in the book!" Or, "Think about kiln-finishing that piece instead of wasting all that time grinding - the directions are in the book." And, "If you'd followed the schedule in the book for increasing the temperature in the kiln, the glass wouldn't have cracked!"
Every once in a while a book is published that delivers what it promises. Brenda Griffith's book does just that and whose of us who work with kiln-formed glass are all the better. I can't wait to see what she follows it up with.
Rating - Inspiring illustrations, detailed instructions
This is an amazing book, full of instructions and photographs of various projects, encompassing both utilitarian and art objects.
Rating - Kiln-Formed Glass
Marvelous book. Bought it as a present for my husband who is a warm and cold glass hobbyist. He really found the projects described very interesting and easily adaptable. Good for beginners, it offers also plenty of information for more advanced "amateurs".
Rating - Terrific Book
Lovely book,some interesting projects. Thought it was well written and executed. Her pot melt project (cover photo) was particularly striking. Made me want to go buy a clay pot and try it
All in all I felt this was a excellent addition to my fused glass book collection. Ahhh, so many new projects, so little time!
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