audiobook Engraving and Decorating Glass: Methods and Techniques by Barbara Norman in Arts-Photography

Description

The history of glass and glass decoration extends back at least to the ancient Egyptians; who made small vessels of dark glass and decorated them with glass threads of contrasting colors. Occasionally glass vessels were also engraved on the lapidarys wheel. Today; the ancient art and craft of decorating glass continues to flourish among artists and crafters attracted by its combination of artistic beauty and skilled craftsmanship. Unfortunately; until the publication of this book; there were few if any practical instruction guides for beginners in this exciting and deeply rewarding field.A well-known British artist and glass engraver; Barbara Norman has exhibited her glass widely and has won numerous awards. In this clear; profusely illustrated guide; she offers a comprehensive introduction to the history; materials; tools; and techniques of glass engraving and other forms of glass decoration.After introductory chapters on the development of glass; methods of glassmaking; decorating techniques and choosing glass; the author discusses various engraving techniques in detail: diamond point engraving; drill engraving; and copper-wheel engraving. Aspiring glasscrafters will also find excellent coverage of such interesting techniques as gold engraving under glass; painting glass; and applying glass to glass: mosaics; glass collage; glass fusing and glass forming. Most of the methods do not require a studio or workshop and call for relatively inexpensive materials.Ideal for the novice or moderately experienced glassworker; this well-written; easy-to-follow guide will enable glasscrafters to bring decorative beauty and artistic flair to glasses; tumblers; bowls; vases; plates mdash; almost any glass object. Beautiful engraved or decorated glass is perfect for personalized gift-giving or for adding a note of elegance to any home.