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Book Synopsis: I am proud to announce the newest glassblowing technique book for hotshop soft glass called Life on the Rails. To my knowledge, this is the fifth furnace glass technique book in existence. The 274 page layout includes 837 colored process illustrations of glassblowing instruction accompanied by detailed explanation of invisible forces like gravity and pressure. Some contents include cleaning the studio, gathering, starter bubbles, maintaining a centered bubble, loading into the annealer, the jackline, flattening the bottom, the transfer, trimming, opening the lip, color applications, torches, and more! This information leads up to the creation of the basic shapes: sphere, cylinder, cone, inverse cone, bottle, bowl, and plate. Most importantly, troubleshooting portions are scattered throughout the pages. Full page charcoal illustrations depict fifteen teachers, artists, and friends who played a pivotal role in my glass education and journey. I see this book as a new teaching tool to build a foundation for technical skills that will inspire individual artistic thought and design. The information caters to students who have taken a beginning glassblowing class. It's for someone who is acquainted with the studio, equipment, and tools and who is starting to develop hand manipulation skills. I hope this book will benefit both the current and next generation of education in furnace glassblowing.
Details
Enhance your glassblowing skills with Life on the Rails: Intermediate Glassblowing Techniques (Volume 1). This comprehensive book is the latest addition to the world of hotshop soft glass technique books. With a total of 274 pages filled with 837 detailed, colored process illustrations, this book is a treasure trove of information that will take your glassblowing to new heights. Learn about invisible forces like gravity and pressure, along with essential techniques such as cleaning the studio, gathering, maintaining a centered bubble, and much more.
At its core, this book provides a step-by-step guide to creating basic shapes such as spheres, cylinders, cones, bottles, bowls, and plates. Troubleshooting sections are sprinkled throughout the pages, ensuring that you have all the support you need to overcome challenges. To add a personal touch, this book also features captivating full-page charcoal illustrations of fifteen influential teachers, artists, and friends who have shaped the author's glass education and journey.
Life on the Rails is not just a technical manual; it's a teaching tool designed to inspire artistic thought and design. Whether you're an aspiring glassblower or a seasoned artist looking to expand your repertoire, this book is the perfect companion. It caters to students who have already completed a beginning glassblowing class and have a solid foundation in studio, equipment, and tools.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your skills and unleash your creativity. Get your hands on Life on the Rails: Intermediate Glassblowing Techniques (Volume 1) now and become part of the future of furnace glassblowing education.
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