Decorative Glasswork

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Decorative Glasswork
For centuries glass has been used as a medium for attractive and functional objects, and the variety of different styles and decorative techniques is almost unparalleled among crafts. Until recently, however, glasswork was very much in the realm of the professional, but now the availability of easy-to-apply paints in an exciting range of colours means that glass decoration is within the reach of everyone, without the need for specialist equipment. Decorative Glasswork shows you how to take advantage of this new accessibility and produce beautiful and practical work of your own.
By mastering a few simple techniques, you can turn everyday objects into attractive pieces for use or display. Painting on to glass is an easy way to decorate an item, and here you will find both traditional and innovative designs to inspire you. Decorative Glasswork contains 25 practical projects, presented in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, with specially... Tovább

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New Crafts
Decorative Glasswork
For centuries glass has been used as a medium for attractive and functional objects, and the variety of different styles and decorative techniques is almost unparalleled among crafts. Until recently, however, glasswork was very much in the realm of the professional, but now the availability of easy-to-apply paints in an exciting range of colours means that glass decoration is within the reach of everyone, without the need for specialist equipment. Decorative Glasswork shows you how to take advantage of this new accessibility and produce beautiful and practical work of your own.
By mastering a few simple techniques, you can turn everyday objects into attractive pieces for use or display. Painting on to glass is an easy way to decorate an item, and here you will find both traditional and innovative designs to inspire you. Decorative Glasswork contains 25 practical projects, presented in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, with specially commissioned colour photography to show you exactly what to do at each stage. 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. All manner of glass objects can be decorated, from bottles and glasses to jugs and candlesticks.
Further inspiration is provided by the gallery section, in which some of today's leading craftspeople display their own work in glorious full-colour photography, from stained-glass effect mirrors to gilded bowls. Decorative Glasswork is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful and useful objects in a classic medium. Vissza