Glass Casting

Amy Whittingham

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The Crowood Press Ltd
01 August 2019

Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts

Glass casting is an exciting and versatile process involving chunks of molten glass melted into a mould, where it solidifies.

This practical book explains the glass casting process, from the initial search for inspiration through to simple and then more complex casting.

With step-by-step instructions and supporting photographs, it is an accessible and thorough account of this challenging and beautiful process.

Topics covered include:

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Advice on kilns and studio equipment, as well as materials. .

Step-by-step projects in open casting, lost-wax casting, part-mould making, burn-out moulds and core casting .

Top tips on how to get the best results and avoid common pitfalls .

Ideas for experimentation to increase the scale of your work, explore surface pattern and use other materials .

Instruction on de-moulding and finishing, and further tips on reusing materials in the studio

AUTHOR: Amy Whittingham is a glass artist who specializes in mouldmaking.

Based in Devon, she creates her own glass jewellery and sculpture, and accepts commissions.

She also teaches at the Plymouth College of Art.

184 colour photographs

By: Amy Whittingham
Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 172mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 326g
ISBN: 9781785005930
ISBN 10: 1785005936
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 August 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Amy Whittingham is a glass artist who specializes in mouldmaking. Based in Devon, she creates her own glass jewellery and sculpture, and accepts commissions. She also teaches at the Plymouth College of Art.

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Glass Casting

Amy Whittingham

$39.99

Paperback

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