Warm Glass- A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Techniques- Fusing- Slumping- Casting Description:

Warm Glass: A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Techniques: Fusing, Slumping, Casting review:
5 stars (Fast delivery, excellent condition) - This seller shows Amazon buying at it's best. My book arrived in exactly the condition described and in a timely fashion. And...the price was right. Couldn't ask for more.
5 stars (I'm shocked... ) - to see the reviews on this book. I have yet to use my kiln though I've had it for over a year now. I have tons of books on the subject, the first of which was Contemporary Warm Glass by Brad Walker. I do believe that is an excellent beginners book but I didn't find it motivational at all. The examples are basic, just as they should be in a beginner's book. But, I found that every time I headed to my workshop to start a project I was already less than impressed with what I was about to do. I'd get frustrated and leave after cutting a few pieces of glass.



I'm a perfectionist which is not a good thing for someone trying to get in touch with their creative side. So, it's difficult for me to start something knowing that I probably won't like what I'm about to do. But, I found after reading "Warm Glass..." I was totally excited again. It is more advanced but it shows you how to do something other than a coaster!! It's finally the inspiration that makes me accept that I need to do a few coasters before I can move up to the more advanced and unique pieces.



Not only are the examples really beautiful - the instructions cover it all - even frabricating your own molds. The presentation is exceptionally professional. The examples may assume a basic understanding, but with a little foundation it appears to be a very thorough book. I will now go back and use Contemporary Warm Glass to get started - but I can't wait to try some of the techniques demonstrated in this book!



I highly recommend this book!






4 stars (Very technical) - Not a great book for a first timer but perfect for the more intermediate and advanced glass artist. It assumes you already know how glass is cut but does offer advice for the beginner fuser. It also offers a glossary of all the different types of tools used in glass fusing and types of glass so you are more aware of the options out. Some really good techniques for casting and kiln forming.