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Islamic glassmakers were not only brilliant technicians and innovators in their own right, but they also preserved many of the methods of Late Antique Roman craftsmen, passing them on centuries later to Venetian and other European masters. This lovely book is the first comprehensive study of the accomplishments of these artisans. The volume presents glass objects from collections throughout the world—from perfume flasks to pitchers, mosque lanterns to boxes, inkwells to vases—ranging from the seventh to the nineteenth century and through many of the major artistic centers of the Muslim world.

Five introductory essays cover all facets of the subject, including historical background, archaeological excavations, issues of connoisseurship, technology, and science. The authors then discuss 150 masterworks of Islamic glass, grouped by technique or type of decoration (blown, mold-blown, hot-worked, mosaic, painted, cut, and engraved), each of which is illustrated in full color. Examples of European glass objects are also included as illuminating reference points.

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it's a glassic
Sometimes I read books that are totally out of my area of competence and general knowledge.I often wind up learning a lot, but fear that the knowledge I thus gain will be forgotten soon because it doesn't connect with anything in my daily life---books about amber forests millions of years ago, the French horn, or Chinatown gang wars come to mind.Still, I think it's good to stretch yourself, try to stick your nose in new fields.This is such a book for me.It's basically a beautifully illustrated catalogue for an exhibition held in 2001-2002 at Corning, NY, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, and in Athens.157 color photos stud the pages accompanied by descriptions of each object in great detail.The authors have included a number of short chapters on glass production in the Islamic world, archeological excavations of glass, (it's hard to determine if buried glass comes from a local maker or was imported), on who used glass and where they got it from, and some very professional chapters on glass making, chemistry, and decoration techniques.You will pick up a lot of glass-lingo, and possibly learn plenty about the spread of techniques throughout the Muslim empires from the 8th century to the 15th ---mold-blown glass, free-blown, hot-worked, slices of mosaic glass, impressed, scratched, tooled, etc.The early Islamic glass makers preserved or expanded upon techniques developed in the Roman or Byzantine periods.Their work has been found as far away as Japan, northern China, and Scandinavia.Muslim glass craft reached new heights in some cases, but after the 1400s, production declined in the area that stretched from Istanbul and Egypt through the Middle East and Iran to India.The rulers began to rely on supplies from Europe, particularly Venice.On the other hand, glass makers in Europe produced many items which copied Muslim styles.In India, glassmakers still kept producing a large number of items for Muslim courts in the 18th and 19th centuries.The title of the book is possibly misleading.I thought it was going to be about Turkey or the glass found in Turkish museums, but no, the focus is on all parts of the Muslim world.Everyone can enjoy the beauty of the rare glass objects presented here.Even if the text is more for specialists a very good attempt is made to explain everything to the layman or, as in my case, the completely ignorant.This could be the glassical text on the subject.
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engaging designs, meticulously adapted from patterns created by influential Victorian artist and craftsman for fabrics, wall hangings, carpets, and other decorative projects, depict lovely florals and vines, exotic birds amid displays of lush garden flowers, perky daffodils and much more—all artfully displayed in circular, oval, and rectangular frames and easily adaptable as templates.
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Very Nice Ms. Kato . . .
I really enjoyed this book, I am still new to Polymer Clay and I learned a great deal from this book.

The Art of Polymer Clay Millefiori Techniques: Projects and Inspiration for Creative Canework
Just when you think you have seen it all, along comes a book to spark you inner creative "child". I was at a standstill with creativity. Not anymore. I would have wanted to see more on landscape canes. That is my want. Still great book. Not just for beginners either.

Wonderful book by one of the medium's great artists
Donna Kato is a legend in polymer clay, her gorgeous beads are coveted and collected for their intricate canework, and as you'd expect, her 3rd book, The Art of Polymer Clay- Millefiori Techniques is incredibly well written with beautiful photographs.
When you make a cane, it's the same design all the way through, and you cut off slices of the cane to decorate your items with. That's the emphasis of the book, making gorgeously detailed canes to decorate polymer clay items with.
The introduction chapters have a lot of information about the different clays, working with them, and tools that come in handy for creating canes. She introduces you to cutters, bead rollers, extruders, and racks. She also explains the best methods for curing pieces, how to keep harmful fumes out of your oven if you are curing in your home oven, and tells you about specialty tools and methods for curing beads so they don't wind up with a shiny spot on them. She also briefly covers the best way to finish a project, and what sorts of glues to use.
After you get through all the information in the first 30 pages, she goes on to explain some of the history of millefiori, which in Italian means "thousand flowers", originally a technique for glass cane work, it's translates into working with polymer clay in a great way. Polymer clay canes are a lot easier to build than glass canes, and you can get an almost painterly effect with shading by blending clays. She explains very well color blending, color theory, and how contrast can affect a piece.
Then she goes into really simple canes, and explains reducing, which is how you start with a short fat cane put together almost like a mosaic, and make it a long thin cane with that same design all the way through it.
After that, it's the yummy part of the book, the inspirational part. Projects using what you have learned. The projects build on each other, so if you are an absolute beginner to working with canes, and work them in order, you'll find you've built skill sets for the next project, and the projects themselves are brightly colored, satisfying, and inspirational. You'll get lots of ideas for what you can do with what's you've learned.
In short, I love this book, and think it's well worth buying if you're interested in polymer clay

Must have for polymer clay canework
Do not pay attention to the negitive review.This is the best book on canework.I have just finished a cane after purchasing this book yesturday.I read the whole book last night and it is great.The commenter who complained about picture size and lack of detail and not giving instructions to the really cool canes needs a clue.Just by using this book and learning what is in it and making canes it will be clear to all but the very limited few that the intricate canes are easy to make and you do not need each step spelled out.Take this book, use it as a starting point and you will be an expert caneworker in no time.Of all the polymer clay books I have this is a must have.Buy this book.Half the fun is the learning and it goes fast with a book like this.Love the information on cane reduction much better information than you can get anywhere else and the information on color mixing is the best I have seen to date.The look inside the book on the web does not do this book justice.Buy it now at this price it is worth it.I got it for cover price at local craft store and I am happy even at full price.Glad I have it I just could not even wait for shipping.It is that good.

Fabulous book - so inspiring
This is my third Donna Kato book and it does not disappoint. It is a fabulous book - so inspiring - I did not know I could get that excited by polymer clay! Brilliantly detailed photography and instructions, I just cannot wait to try out all the techniques. The project ideas are really interesting and as usual, Donna's work is executed to the highest standard. It is also nice to see examples of other artists' work to illustrate certain techniques. If you want to make canes and learn millefiori techniques - this is the book. ... Read more

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This newest publication in the popular Looking At series deals with glass terminology.The often arcane technical terms relating to the production and decoration of glass, as well as names of special shapes of glass beakers, are defined in succinct language.Ranging from ancient Roman moldmade glass to modern pressed glass, this glossary is a handy guide for museum-goers and anyone interested in the art of glassmaking. Illustrated with samples of Roman, Renaissance, Victorian, and modern glass, as well as engravings showing glassmakers at work, the book is both a visual delight and an informative small reference work. Objects shown are from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum; the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York; and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. A short bibliography rounds out the volume. ... Read more

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Breath...
This book is an elegant representation of works using paint sparingly....or seemingly so.....the essence is represented....a Beautiful Book.

art
If you like Whistler you will like this book. After I got my Turner book I was more interested in it and didn't finish this book.

stunning
The often ignored "Tonalist" movement finally gets its due in this exquisite catalogue of what must be a remarkable exhibition. The reproductions are beautifully controlled (thank goodness for modern printing technology) and broadly selected. There are a few nice surprises (Crane, Steichen!!, and Carlsen stand out), along with the expected Whistler, Twachtman, and Inness. The inclusion of a section on American lyrical abstraction was also a nice linkage. For any serious collector of art books this tome is an essential. ... Read more

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Provides ideas & inspiration for glass artists
This is a great book for any glass artist seeking ideas & inspiration. It also makes a great coffee table book. It is in full-color & features a wide variety of beautiful, fused, blown, painted, lampworked &stained glass artwork.

Artwork is arranged by artist. Most have more thanone example of their artwork shown, along with biographical information.Captions list the artist, title, date, size, techniques used, &photographer.

One of my favorite pieces is a nude woman lying down &resting her hands on her face. I also enjoyed two unique dragon stemmedglasses & a blue sand-carved vase with white flowers. The dragonflybowl is also quite impressive.

A history of glass art with photos ofantique pieces provides a prelude to the marvelous contemporary work thatmakes this book such a delight. The selections are outstanding and allbeautifully photographed. ... Read more

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The effect of light falling through colored glass has always been a source of delight and fascination, but the art of stained glass is extremely complex and time-consuming. Similar effects, however, can be achieved with the new art of glass painting-using transparent paints to decorate everyday objects or to create your own works of art. Glass Painting is a complete introduction to the craft, leading the reader from the history of the decoration of traditional stained glass through to the modern materials available today. The appeal of the craft is the simplicity with which even a beginner can design and complete a decorated vase, a child's mobile, or a candleholder in just an afternoon. Each of the book's projects is accompanied by patterns, designs, templates, and variations. Generously illustrated throughout with crisp color photos and watercolor paintings, this is an ideal guide for both beginners and more experienced glass painters. ... Read more

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I love this book!
The book discusses the art/techniques/history behind glass painting and features step-by-step instructions in creating some of the most stylish and practical projects you can make. Perfect for a beginner! ... Read more

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Ok but not great
This book is ok if you are looking for some ideas or some patterns.But if you are a beginner, it is very, very thin on instructions and pointers about how to do the actual leading and painting on the glass. ... Read more

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Create lightcatchers, window panels, candle shelters other attractive projects with charming floral patterns. Roses, lilies, irises others in a variety of styles. Simple to complex. Sources of Supply.
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Falls short of expectation
This book certainly has a lot of patterns, but the flowers are very stylized--like Early Americana.I was expecting more patterns like what was shown on the cover.Still, it is better than Sibbett's other book I bought, "Floral Stained Glass Pattern Book"

Quality Images
My application of Mr. Sibbett's designs begin with their being scanned. As with all his books the quality of the images in this book are very good. I appreciate the slight similiarity between some images that lend themselveswell to making matching items. A variety of designs from simple to morecomplex are offered. At most their are two to a page making them easy towork with.

Nice floral patterns
Lots of nice patterns of "modern" looking floral designs in circles and squares. ... Read more

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Due to recent developments in glass paints, artists are now able to refine the art form and produce higher quality work that appeals to a more contemporary audience. With Gorgeous Glass, readers will learn new techniques -such as reverse glass painting - that will enable them to paint on beautiful, yet functional surfaces that can be used every day in the home or presented as gifts. Hundreds of clear and colorful photos break down the demonstrated painting techniques into easy-to-follow steps, ensuring success even for beginners. The techniques are easy to master, but the results are simply gorgeous! ... Read more

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glass and chinapainting
This is a simple book for beginners to paint on glass, pottey and china.

Wonderful Book!
This is a wonderful book full of beautiful color photos of designs to paint on glass and china.The recommended paint is the easy to obtain Plaid, Folkart Enamel, and the style appears almost identical to Dewberry's One-Stroke-painting, which is easy to learn.The project patterns can be photocopied and made larger or smaller, depending on the size of the painting surface.Patterns for curved surfaces have cutting lines on them to allow the pattern to lie flat against the surface of rounded glass or china.This is one book I am very happy to have. ... Read more

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Exceptional as a basic beginning instructional book as well as for slightly more advanced beginners
I'm an artist and a designer who decided I wanted to try my hand at creating stained glass for a change. I took a couple of classes to learn the basic technical aspects of working with glass, the cutter, the foil and the soldering iron. Then I decided I needed a book to read on the subject, to keep as a tool for future reference. I checked on Amazon but found so many different stained glass books, I decided to check the library before buying one.

I found three different books there: "Stained Glass Basics" by Rich, Mitchell, Ward; "The Stained Glass Classroom" by Payne, and "How to Work With Stained Glass", third edition by Isenberg. I'm 'old-fashioned'. I like to do 'hands on' with books before I buy them, since I tend to purchase many books. That's what the library is for. I check them out, read through them, see 'up close' what's in the books and then, if I really like them, order them. If not, I haven't wasted my money.

"Stained Glass Basics" by Rich, Mitchell, Ward is the best, followed closely by "The Stained Glass Classroom" by Payne. "The Stained Glass Classroom" is really a beginners book with very simple easy to do projects, patterns, directions and overall good information. Just enough to whet your appetite for stained glass without being too complex. Both are in full color with plenty of closeup pictures to illustrate the information, showing the tools used, projects to make using the line drawings for patterns and measurements, a list of what is needed for each and full page color pictures of the finished pieces.

Additionally, "Stained Glass Basics" has a plethora of black and white line drawings showing various storage stands for tools and equipment that can be made to assist you in the process of creating works of art in stained glass. "Basics" shows full color pictures in the back of all the various larger more complex projects that can be created by a more advanced person, once they have learned the basics. It is loaded with full color pictures of more designer oriented completed projects, both by the authors and by a number of highly skilled stained glass artists, who they give thanks and credit to listed in the back of the book. There are simple and advanced projects along with the line drawings and measurements included so you can reproduce these using a wide variety of glass, and other objects to incorporate into your selected design.

The only problem that I had with "Basics" is the typefont is small and printed in grey rather than in black, making the type font difficult to read. But the information is better laid out with both techniques and projects for beginners as well as techniques and project to use for more advanced users. After taking my last class and after checking out all three of these books, I ordered the "Stained Glass Basics" by Rich, Mitchell, Ward,to use as my primary reference. For me, it gives me all the information I wanted both for a follow-up for the basics as well as ideas for making my own equipment for greater expansion of creativity in my studio. It gives me directions and ideas for more complex designs, Technical Tips which are invaluable, working with both foil and came, working with nuggets, leading grids, working with smooth soldering beads on heavily textured glass, incorporating found objects in my work, etc.

"Stained Glass Basics" is simply my book of choice which I will keep handy as my 'go to' book for all my stained glass work.

As for 'How To Work In Stained Glass" by Isenberg, it is very dated going back to 1972. It uses only 16 full color pages showing old examples of work, produced years ago, in stained glass, which, by the vary nature of stained glass, is not going to do anything visually to inspire the reader to take on the process of learning how to create stained glass or understand the topic. Color sells and people don't learn about stained glass by looking at small, old, dated black and white poorly reproduced photos. The book contains some history on the art of stained glass, though it does not go back beyond the Gothic Age, 12th-14th century and stained glass was used long before this, historically. It gives an overview of 'all things stained glass' and includes some brief paragraghs on the Victorian Period and the Tiffany Era, but says or gives nothing more than passing mention about Tiffany, LaFarge or Durand, all very famous stained glass artists of their time. The book is technically written and literally covers all things glass, including dichroic glass, drawings of every size and shape of lead came along with the names and forms and measurements, how to fit the lead came stained glass window into its position, even includes information on the use of carbon paper in layers for making your copies, which is a clear indication of the age of this publication. It gives you step-by-step detailed instruction for making lamps, but again, only using small black and white photos. It discusses painting on glass, the basic equipment needed by an artist who is painting on the stained glass, formulas, etc, along with line drawings and patterns of a couple of religious figures that can be dublicated. It is complex in its details of instructions, difficult to interpret in many cases, unless you are a highly skilled glass crafts person. The photography is of no help because, again, it is so poorly done. I was not impressed. Unless I had the time to sit down and put a great deal of time and energy into just studying this book to the exclusion of everything else, I would not purchase it or recommend it.

Self Taught Stained Glass
This is THE single best stained glass available!I was able to teach myself to do glass with the help of this book and used it to advance to an intermediate level of competency.It begins with one project that you can choose to make either by the copper foil (my choice) or leaded came method.After completing this, it presents additional projects that are quite nice, some more challenging than others, with hints on how to progress over various challenges.Wonderful photography, clear explanations, good methodology.I haven't seen it's equal.

Nice photos, but...
Years ago I took a beginner's class at a local community college, then raising a family took my time. My tools and glass sat packed away for years, now the kids are grown and I am starting out as a beginner for a second time. Once again I am taking a class and wanted a book to supplement my learning and practicing at home. The photography is very striking, the best part of the book. Instructions are very basic. I am doing copper foil and hoped to find more tips on how to correct foiling mistakes. If I hadn't done some soldering, the instructions would have seemed very vague. I have read over the lead glass techniques, which I have not learned yet, and I am truly lost, can't make any sense of the directions. Consider this a bare bones introductory book, and once you become more proficient through other sources, perhaps return to it to recreate some of the patterns.

Way simplified
There's one thing you have to say for this book.It doesn't give you more information than you need.In fact, it doesn't give you a lot of information at all.However, the real truth about doing stained glass art at its most basic is that it really is a very simple process.The most complex Tiffany window is really a reiteration of the basic copper foil technique carried to magnificent extreme.Therefore, once you master the basic skill set of cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering--you will be able to do great things.The only limit is your budget and your imagination.

The good news is that once you are set up with a few basic tools--and the only really expensive one is your grinder, which can be purchased for under $100--all you really need is glass, and glass is not nearly as expensive as I thought it would be.It averages around $5.00 a pound, and in most cases, a pound is a piece that measures about a square foot.I've been sticking to glass in the $3.50 a pound range, and have made some pretty cool stuff.

The projects in this book are the real problem.There are no full-size patterns.There are just pale little outlines, which say things like "enlarge to 375%" and give no directions about assembly, only a few tips.Most have no guidance whatsoever about what kind of glass to use.They really are just suggestions.Your local glass shop is packed with project books, but though they are in fact little more than pamphlets, they are extremely expensive--$17.95 and up.Puleeeze.The best thing to do for a beginner is to draw out some simple diagrams on graph paper and just start cutting.Don't overthink this thing or you will become so intimidated you will never get started.Buy some glass and don't be afraid to break it.Practice cutting and grinding on some Spectrum glass--beautiful and inexpensive--and you be surprised how quickly you progress past this book.

I would recommend this book to a rank beginner, but I would also recommend that somebody out there write an up to date, useable instruction manual with real directions.

Gives great visuals, a boon for newbies!
After I began taking a stained glass class, I ran to the library and the bookstore. My instructor is good, but he's only one opinion. I must have looked at a dozen books, but this is one of the two that I brought home. I'm certainly glad I did.

Like many such books, there are three sections: basic techiques, projects, and a gallery that shows what you can do (but offers no instruction -- just an ooh-ahh opportunity).

The strength of this inexpensive book is in an exhaustive series of photos. They don't just tell you, they SHOW you. Other books might give you one picture or drawing to explain how to cut an inside curve; this one has three. With clearly numbered instructions and five photos, it's easy to see how to, say, make and attach hooks to your project. And, unlike any other stained glass book I examined, this one explains how to make minor repairs, such as what to do when you crack a piece of glass after you soldered it into place.

Speaking of projects, these are lovely. None of them are dorky. They start out with lots of instruction -- 9 pages for the first lead came project -- and give less and less. At the end, they present a simple lamp with two variations, on a single page; clearly, they expect that you've worked up to a level of expertise where you don't need quite as much assistance. It might be a bummer if I wanted to jump ahead.

I'm glad that I'm taking a hands-on class in stained glass; there's no question that the one-on-one instruction is minimizing the number of mistakes I'm making. However, this excellent book is a great reference for the information that was unclear or which didn't stick in my head. I'm glad it's in my library. You should get it for yours, too. ... Read more

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Great Stained Glass
This book has 6 great patterns with step by step directions for both the copper foil method and lead assembly.The other etching and painting projects are classy and easy to do. Even bottle cutting is raised to an art form. ... Read more

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Glass is one of the hottest topics in the world of crafts. This handsome how-to book introduces three essential and accessible techniques that have endless creative potential. CREATIVE GLASS TECHNIQUES covers 30 projects, from a simple plate to lampworking to fluted wine glasses, and more. Valuable for novice and experienced glassworkers alike. 160 color photos. ... Read more

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creative glass techniques
vendor shipped on time and item was as stated, good vendor will buy again.

As far as the book, was somewhat disappointed that many of the projects required you to purchase glass items (campaign glasses, vases) that are already made and you just slump and paint. As an experienced glass artist, I wanted to know how she made the items she just decorated. The cover piece,requires that you first purchase the glass vase, good luck in finding the piece. I would put this under "crafts". There are several kiln projects however, if you haven't ever bought a book on fusing.The few pages devoted to lampwork will not get you there.

Creative Glass Techniques: Fusing, Painting, Lampwork
This is one of the best glass fusing books I've purchased.The projects are very beautiful and easy to create.I give it 5 stars.

Inspiring and delightful
I have to admit that, despite a few flaws, this remains one of my favorite books on making your own glass. Ms. Eberle has written a book that gets my creative juices flowing every time I read it. Her approach to creating functional/decorative glass is (or was at the time) unique, and I especially appreciate her use of mass-produced glassware to create some really beautiful things. It's well-illustrated.

That said, there are some frustrating aspects to this book. She doesn't really explain where to find some of the materials she uses, such as her "paints" and "crystal ice." While I can guess at their identity I can't be quite sure. I've also tried to locate the author (and in fact have sent several e-mails to what I *think* is the correct address) with no luck. She does describe the mechanics of full-fuse firing, but you'll need a pretty good understanding of firing schedules to fill in the blanks.

Even with the frustrations, though, this book is well worth the purchase price. I would love to see more from this author!

Great fusing book
I have been fusing for 3 years now.I started with this book and still look back and get good ideas.You evolve and still can get something on a different level.Buy it.

Good fusing book!
Great pictures.Lots of projects.Good adition to any fusing book collection. ... Read more

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Newly published titles in the growing Â"ArtistÂ's HandbookÂ" series are written for dedicated amateurs and can also be used and valued by professional artists. Each ArtistÂ's Handbook has a sturdy hardcover binding so that it can be taken out to the field for guidance or used in the studio. Hidden spiral bindings keep pages lying flat so that artists can refer to them while working with their materials. Each title supplements textual instruction with 400-to-600 color illustrations showing artwork in various stages of completion. Readers will also find information on artistsÂ' tools, techniques, color-mixing, creating special effects, and trouble-shooting to correct errors. From venerable medieval cathedral windows to coveted Tiffany creations, the popularity of stained glass has endured for centuries. HereÂ's the ideal teaching guide for beginners in this art, with advice on obtaining colored glass, tools, and materials. There is also instruction on glass cutting, lead work, soldering, glass painting, sandblasting, and glass appliqu©. Students of the craft will find step-by-step directions for completing several rewarding projects, including a framed wild iris panel, a Tiffany-style lamp, and many more. Over 600 color diagrams and photos. ... Read more

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This Book Is OK But
No one had reviewed this book so I thought I might as well. First it is small in size 8x6 1/2"This is an OK book but it is no great shake.As a learning book there are much better books out there.As a reference book it's a better buy.It does cover most aspects of Stained Glass, such as Sandblasting,Painting,Leaded Stained Glass, Copper Foil and more.The directions are ok but the projects are all small sized so you will have to be able to resize anything you want to make from this book.It's well written and the photograpy is very well done.I will keep this book in my craft bookcase but will probably never open it again.If you want to learn how to do stained glass and you are new to the craft then check out Basic Stained Glass Making.It is an wonderful how-to book. ... Read more

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Finely rendered line drawings, based on photographs of authentic Victorian and Edwardian era designs, depict lovely floral and foliate motifs, a remarkable array of geometrics, transitional designs showing Art Nouveau influence and much more—all in a wide range of sizes and shapes.
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Traditional stained glass patterns
Just as it says, give you a lot of ideas and patterns you can adapt to fit your windows.

Jeff's review
The cover gives 14 color examples. The 78 pages are packed with
an average of 8 black and white outlines to a page.
This is a lot of ideas but would be challenging to enlarge for
pattern making. A limited range of symetric styles are divided
into four groups.

Design by eras/styles
This book is not my cup of tea, but it's great for someone who's looking for a design from a certain era. The book is broken down by the different eras or styles: Victorian Geometric, Art Nouveau, Victorian Floral, Edwardian, and 1920's. All the designs have a lot of horizontal and vertical lines in them. Also, it's all in black and white so you have to use your imagination to color it. The back of the front cover and back cover has examples in color.

Stained Glass Designs from Dover
This is an excellent resource book for stained glass artisans.It has a variety of styles and eras in easy to duplicate drawings.Projects range from easy to intricate, designs (in some instances) can be mixed and matched.

Dover has a good selection of stained glass books which provide wonderful references to many and varied types of stained glass design.

Helpful!
I've been looking for ideas for simple patterns; this book helped me a lot! ... Read more

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In this first full-length study of a largely forgotten optical device from the eighteenth century, Arnaud Maillet reconfigures our historical understanding of visual experience and meaning in relation to notions of opacity, transparency, and imagination. Many are familiar with the Claude glass as a small black convex mirror used by artists and spectators of landscape to reflect a view and make tonal values and areas of light and shade visible. In a groundbreaking account, Maillet goes well beyond this particular function of the glass and situates it within a richer archaeology of Western thought, exploring the uncertainties and anxieties about mirrors, reflections, and their potential distortions. He takes us from the magical and occult background of the "black mirror," through a full evaluation of its importance in the age of the picturesque, to its persistence in a range of technological and representational practices, including photography, film, and contemporary art. The Claude Glass is a lasting contribution to the history of Western visual culture.

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Through A Glass Darkly
Arnaud Maillet's study of the Claude Glass was informative and insightful in the main. As an artist and geometer I found all of the information contained in the book of great interest and instructive. As one who has of late been studying the subject of reflections and mirrors in general, as well as applications to the nuero-visual and geometric, this filled an improtant gap in my knowledge. It may not be a perfectly organized study but it is the only one I am aware of in English. It had the effect of my creating my own Claude Glass with a converse clock face glass cover and enamel black paint sprayed on the back. I have been enjoying experimentation with it since and will no doubt employ it in some art work. Any book that prompts one to use the information inside is a book worthy of reading I think. It seemed to cover the various areas of the subject; It's developement and history, occult use for scrying, as a device for reducing an image and also for
accessing the tonal values. I doubt I would require another book on the subject after reading and studying this one.

This book is quite rediculous

The "Claude Glass" sounds like a very interesting topic, but the handling of this topic by the author A. Maillet is out of the limits of professional academic research. The very short chapters filled with heterogeneous thesis and arbitrary pictures and diagrams evade a clear art-historian or philosophical approach of the Claude Glasse's use for artists in the 18th century. The first interesting thesis, that you expect normally in the introduction, is presented on page 163 (of 221 pages main-Text): "The Claude Mirror... is... an apparatus that enables one to transpose reality into a melodious harmony." In the internet you find articles that give you more insight for free.
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simple designs in traditional formats for actual stained glass projects. Birds, fish, florals, abstracts, geometrics, more.
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Chock full of great patterns
I've done stained-glass painting for years and have owned several of Ed Sibbet's books through the years.The patterns are always worth every penny.

Using this book is a breeze.
Although this book has few color examples in it the patterns are all top notch. I like it. I will adapt some of the patterns, as I do all book patterns, into something more from my brain. This is a good idea resource book. The piece counts my make it more of intermediate use rather than for beginners.

Patterns Translate Well to Today's Application
This is one of my favorite source books for designs. I use them in computer application so the line size and clarity are important. Like all Mr. Sibbitt's books, the image quality is high. The designs also lendthemselves well to a little adjustment in width or height adjustment. Manyof the designs have similar components in them allowing one to use them formatching pieces for both transoms and sidelights.

Good Flower Patterns
There are a lot of clear patterns with around 50 pieces.Many Flowers and a few birds.I am looking for transom and fan light patterns that feature birds and found only one pattern in this book that I could use.However, the flower patterns have really caught my eye. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (3)

a head above the rest
I only bought this book after I've already learned the techniques in a class. I've bought it because I've seen it from someone else and I knew I have to have it.
The explanations are very clear and easy to follow. I've even learned a few tips that the class instructor didn't mention. And most projects can be finished in a week-end.
The projects are very beautiful and special, some based on optical illusions created by mirror pieces, and others on 3D geometrical play. Most can be used, not just toys to keep around the house and collect dust. And the toys make for amazing presents.
By all means, go ahead and buy it.

An exceptional stained glass instruction manual.
I am a stained glass instructor and I highly recommend this book to all mybeginner stained glass students.It is an exceptional stained glassinstruction manual beneficial to hobbyists and advanced artists alike. Theinstructions are very easy to follow and the high quality photographs showeach project very well. The authors have written an excellent book and Iwait with anticipation for their next book on Mosaics!!

Great book for beginners
I'm a beginner stained glass "artiste", and I received this as a gift.I think it's great, has lots of tips that made me say "Oh, that's how you do it". I showed it to my instructor, and he was veryexcited about it, said it's a good book. I think it's well worth the money, it has simple panels,lamps, boxes and vases, something for everybody. ... Read more