The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Dedication
4. Contents
5. Introduction
6. Part 1: Starting from Scratch: Setting Up Your Studio
   1. Chapter 1: Planning the Studio Layout
      1. Studio Infrastructure
      2. Planning the Work Area
      3. Storage
      4. Studio Safety
   2. Chapter 2: Glass Studio Tools and Supplies
      1. Kilns
      2. Lampworking Torches
      3. Hand Tools and Other Supplies
      4. The Simple Start-up Studio
7. Part 2: Exploring Glass: Basic Techniques
   1. Selecting Glass
   2. Cutting Glass
   3. Drilling Glass
   4. Chapter 3: Stained Glass
      1. Common Stained Glass Processes
      2. More Than Glass
      3. Good Design Practices
      4. Troubleshooting and Making Repairs
      5. Stained Glass Project 1: Stained Glass Flower: Dahlia
      6. Stained Glass Project 2: Open-Topped Agate Box
      7. Stained Glass Project 3: Decorative Panel: At the Beach
   5. Chapter 4: Glass Fusing
      1. Fusing Glass
      2. Other Materials
      3. Fusing Kilns
      4. Basic Kiln Techniques
      5. Basic Fusing Techniques
      6. Special Techniques
      7. Understanding and Correcting Common Fusing Mistakes
      8. Fusing Project 1: Fused Pendant
      9. Fusing Project 2: Fused and Slumped Tea Light Dish
   6. Chapter 5: Lampworking
      1. Selecting Glass: Soft vs. Hard
      2. Before You Light the Torch
      3. Lighting the Torch
      4. Extinguishing the Torch
      5. Tricks of the Trade
      6. Dealing with the Unexpected
      7. Lampworking Project 1: Making a Basic Bead
      8. Lampworking Project 2: Decorative Techniques
      9. Lampworking Project 3: Disks and Hollow Beads
      10. Annealing and Batch Annealing
8. Part 3: Melding Skills and Techniques: Studio Projects
   1. Stained Glass Pendant and Earring Set: Wild Roses
   2. Stained Glass Hibiscus Treasure Box
   3. Recycled Bottle Necklace
   4. Beaded Stained Glass Panel: Jurassic Jewel
   5. Stained Glass Kaleidoscope: Fantastic Journey
   6. Floral Lampwork Necklace: Spring Beauty
9. Part 4: Glass Artist Gallery
10. Resources
11. Contributing Artists
12. Index
13. About the Author
14. About the Photographer
15. Copyright Page