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Contemporary Warm Glass: A Guide to Fusing, Slumping, and Kiln-forming Techniques by Brad Walker  $36.99 

Model: 4767    Catalog ID: 4767

Whether you're a newcomer to fusing or an experienced warm glass artist, Contemporary Warm Glass is an invaluable guide to developing and improving your warm glass skills. 154 pages with more than 150 full color illustrations. Softcover, perfect bound. Contemporary Warm Glass has information on all aspects of working with glass in a kiln, featuring techniques and processes for:

Basic fusing and slumping projects, such as making coasters, tiles, bowls, and platters.

Information on materials, from kilns to molds to types of glass and essential safety equipment.

Complete instructions for compatibility testing and annealing, including master firing schedules for fusing, slumping, and kiln casting.

Information about more advanced techniques, such as inclusions, pattern bars, decals, combing, and using drop rings.

An introduction to kiln casting and glass painting, with techniques such as pate de verre, lost wax casting, and screen printing on glass.

Hundreds of tips and suggestions, from troubleshooting to making your own supplies, stringer, shards and confetti.

Complete with over 150 full color photographs, including over 90 photos of inspirational contemporary warm glass artwork from artists throughout the world.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction1
Hot glass, warm glass, and cold glass; A brief history of warm glass; Fusing, slumping, and kiln casting; Summary of warm glass processes; Basic equipment.
Chapter 2: Glass types and forms9
Compatibility and COE; Cathedrals and opalescents; Tested compatible glass; Stained glass; Iridescent glass; Dichroic glass; Float glass; Borosilicate glass; Available shapes and sizes; Sheet glass; Frit and powder; Stringers; Rods; Shards and confetti; Cullet, billets, patties, and dalle.
Chapter 3: The basic fusing and slumping process16
Heating phase; Soaking phase; Rapid cooling phase; Devitrification; Annealing phase; Cooling to room temperature phase.
Chapter 4: Supplies and Equipment21
Kilns; Kiln furniture; Kiln wash and fiber paper; Oversprays; Adhesives; Manual tools for cutting; Grinders; Glass saws; Gloves; Respirators; Polishing equipment.
Chapter 5: Preparing the kiln for firing30
Protecting the kiln floor; Mixing and applying kiln wash; When to reapply kiln wash; Using fiber paper; Placing the kiln shelf into the kiln.
Chapter 6: Keeping a firing log34
Keeping a notebook; Documenting the firing schedule; Making comments.
Chapter 7: The fused coaster project36
Designing the coaster; Cutting out the glass; Loading the kiln; Fusing the glass; Care and cleaning; Suggested coaster designs; Glass cutting tips.
Chapter 8: Molds for slumping46
Slumping versus draping; Clay; Stainless steel; Cements; Ceramic fiber, including "wet felt"; Plaster/silica; Drop rings; Found molds; Chart of types of molds; Applying kiln wash to molds; Using fiber paper with molds.
Chapter 9: The fused and slumped bowl project53
Fuse first, then slump; Designing the bowl; Cutting out the glass; Preparing and loading the kiln; Fusing the glass to form a flat "blank"; Slumping the glass to form a bowl; After the slump; Bowls, platters, and plates; Beyond the bowl.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting66
Devitrification; Removing kiln wash; Rounding the edges; Glass cracks; Bubbles.
Chapter 11: Fusing and slumping techniques71
Combining colors; Manipulating volume; Fiber paper techniques; Using calcium carbonate (whiting); Firing on fiberglass fabric; Inclusions; Decals; Pattern bars; Combing; Drop rings.
Chapter 12: Complementary disciplines and applications84
Stained glass; Lampworking; Sandblasting; Acid etching; Engraving; Coldworking; Furniture and lamps; Architectural applications.
Chapter 13: Glass polishing91
Fire polishing; Polishing sprays and waxes; Acid polishing; Traditional polishing process; Polishing by hand; Machine-aided polishing.
Chapter 14: Finishing for display96
Drilling holes in glass; Sandblasting; Acid etching; Display stands.
Chapter 15: Compatibility testing102
Thread pull test; Freezer test; Polarized lens test; Base glass test.
Chapter 16: More about annealing105
Review of terms; Shotgun annealing; The limitation of shotgun annealing; A confusing topic; Soak and cool annealing; Published annealing point information; Testing to find the annealing point; Determining if the piece has safely annealed.
Chapter 17: Kiln casting110
Model creation; Mold manufacturing and preparation; Using a latex master mold; The lost wax casting method; Filling the mold with glass; Casting with glass frit or chunks; Using a crucible drip; Pate de verre; Firing the casting; Annealing and cooling; Removing and cleaning the casting.
Chapter 18: Glass painting121
Traditional stained glass painting; Paints made for surfaces other than glass; Air-dried and oven cured glass paints; Glass enamels; Brush application; Application by sifting; Screen printing; Other photographic and printing techniques; Frit painting.
Chapter 19: Making your own129
Devitrification spray; Kiln wash; Iridescent glass; Frit; Stringer; Shards and confetti.
Chapter 20: Health and safety133
General precautions; Glass cutting and grinding; Kiln safety; Treating burns; Ventilation; Ceramic fiber products; Hazardous chemicals; Essential safety equipment.
Chapter 21: Master Firing Schedules137
Bullseye fusing and slumping schedule; Spectrum fusing and slumping schedule; Libensky casting schedule.
List of artists and artwork 141
Resource listing 147
References 150
Index 152

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