Ceramics Books and Magazines

Author: Michael Johnston
Creators: Eric Ebeling, Alan Wycheck
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

21 reviews
Sales Rank: 26935

Media: Spiral-bound
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.6

ISBN: 0811728463
Dewey Decimal Number: 748.50282
EAN: 9780811728461

Publication Date: October 2003
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Condition: Ships immediately! Perfect and New! Spi. 2003 Spiral-bound.

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Excellent for beginners June 26, 2006
5 out of 8 found this review helpful

I found this book very helpful. The instructions are detailed enough to get a beginner started in stained glass construction.

5 out of 5 stars

Thorough introduction to tools and techniques February 22, 2006
29 out of 29 found this review helpful

I really like the BINDING on the edition of this book I ordered from amazon.com, it's a spiral-bound book, but neatly bound in a paperback cover -- really slick, obviously a book that intends to be kept open while you're using it!

Excellent, clear and thorough introduction to the specialized tools of stained glass. Simple projects that introduce you to basic techniques. An abundance of clear photos, many of them in color.

Really an excellent book. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars

The best starter book you will ever need October 2, 2005
24 out of 24 found this review helpful

I found this book to be very informative, very percise, and very easy to understand. If you've never done stained glass before and you want to learn how without going to a class, this is the book for you. It shows you step by step exactly what you need to do, and how to do it. Along with all the tools you will need to get started, and the price range for all. This is the best starter book you will ever need! Get it, you won't be sorry.

5 out of 5 stars

Best for Beginners June 23, 2005
34 out of 34 found this review helpful

This is a great book for anyone who wants to begin making stained glass. I took one beginner's course - but when it came time to do my own project at home, I was just a bit terrified! This book gives you true step-by-step instructions along with lots of detailed pictures. I purchased 3 books for beginners and this is the best one, by far.

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful book for beginners November 24, 2004
63 out of 63 found this review helpful

This books begins by telling how to set up your stained glass workshop and discussing safety issues. Next, it lists tools and supplies, providing excellent photos, explanations of use, and approximate cost of each. In the basic skills chapter, the author explains how to hold and use the cutting tool, why you should hold it that way, how to make accurate cuts, what to do if the cut is not good, etc. This chapter also demonstrates how to make curved cuts (through a series of smaller cuts) while avoiding accidental cracking of the glass. It teaches how to plan the more complicated cuts. The book includes tips on soldering, soldering safety, and keeping the tip clean. It includes a series of projects that build upon previously learned skills (a glass panel, a Tiffany-style lamp shade, a holiday candle, a hanging star, and a decorative mirror). It also provides additional patterns for projects. It includes detail instructions on how to apply copper foil and how to use lead came. Finally, there is a small chapter on basic stained glass repair.

This is an excellent book. There is an abundance of very good photos that clearly demonstrate how to use tools and supplies, how to make the cuts, how to assemble the pieces, and how to finish the project. The instruction is well-written and seemed to answer all my questions. At just under $12.00, this book was an excellent buy. I'll look for this author when I make future purchases on this subject.

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