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Author: Petra Kaiser
Creator: Randy Wardell
Publisher: Wardell Pub Inc
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

8 reviews
Sales Rank: 109290

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.3

ISBN: 0919985521
Dewey Decimal Number: 748.2028
EAN: 9780919985520

Publication Date: May 15, 2007
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mold ideas September 15, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

This book had some interesting ideas for me on how to use molds which I had not used before. This book spurred me to make my own and gave me the confidence that I would not make horrid errors in my kiln. My efforts to make my own were very successful. I was particularly interested in the Kaiser board for future projects. Any book that can give at least a few workable ideas is worthwhile for me. Easier than attending a workshop.

3 out of 5 stars

thin and lacking creativity and variety June 9, 2007
12 out of 18 found this review helpful

The book lacked the detail for the beginner. Not very creative examples, colors and project ideas were a bit shallow, though it does give me ideas on how to build on the examples. The main theme seemed to be the use of the authors product the Kaiser Fiber Board. The book uses illustrations and examples of small jewelry and art objects. I am interested in more practical examples like wall lamps and candle holders, and a bit more diverse examples and background. Example: more information on different glass types and how they work together, the possibility for this medium to be used a replacement for stained glass, the use of Reusche paints to color the glass before firing. I did not think the examples were very practical or really very creative, the color coordinations were not too good either. I did find some useful information in this book though, but I would appreciate more pages too, it is quite thin.

5 out of 5 stars

Happy I bought the book February 26, 2007
42 out of 44 found this review helpful

I learned to fuse with Kaiser's first book, Introduction to Glass Fusing, and when I saw she had a second book; I couldn't wait to read it! It is written in a similar style -- a lesson is given to complete a specific project and teach specific technical techniques. This "learn-by-doing" appeals to me more than a book that is full of technical information with some projects at the end.

What I love about the new book:
1) I like the fusing schedules gathered together on one page at the front of the book.
2) I like the discussion of each stage of the fusing process.
3) However, for me, Lesson 1 & 2 are more than worth the cost of the book! Lesson 1 is jewelry techniques using fine silver and embedding CZ's. Lesson 2 is about making jewelery displays. I immediately ordered some fine silver to try out the jewelry ideas!

Should you get book 1 or 2? Well, I think they are affordable enough and the projects lovely enough to own both. But here are some factors to consider.

Book 1 seems to have a few more projects to do in a small kiln (less than 8"x8"). It has a section that walks you through a fusing session. My first fusing session, I had the book in hand watching carefully and a fire extinguisher near by. Now I laugh at my early concerns. But I felt like I had someone holding my hand. There are detailed discussion about everything a newbie should know -- for instance whether to use thinfire or kiln wash.

Book 2 -- most of the projects are for a medium kiln. However, there is enough information that a newbie could use this book as a starting point. There is lots of information on molds and some information on pattern bars and combing which are not in the first book. And, the jewelry section that I mentioned above.

If you're looking for a book to start you in glass fusing, then either or both of Kaiser's book are worthwhile investments.

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