Glass engraving for fun & profit

Glass engraving for fun & profit

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Start time	09/01/2008
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Glass Engraving for Fun & Profit Discover how to decorate mirrors, pictures, glasses, vases, fixtures, door panels and much more. All eighty pages are lavishly illustrated and suitable for glass engravers of all skill levels. Advice is given on the basics of engraving; tools, equipment and materials needed; safety and finishing. The equipment and techniques are discussed in great detail in an easy to understand manner. The author discusses cut stencil and photo-stencil methods, artwork generation, equipment suppliers, compressor and sandblasting equipment selection, working with plotters, how to cut glass, decorative techniques using translucent enamels and glue chipping, preparation of artwork & stencil techniques and engraving materials other than glass. Door panels At the age of fifty-three I am now able to retire after seventeen years of running my glass engraving business. You could do the same and with a little time and patience, this can help get you started. The information is contemporary; not like the books at the library that were written twenty-five years ago when they were still using screenprinted tissue stencils! You are brought right up to date with contemporary materials and techniques. A must have for any student, whether engraving for your own satisfaction or if you're considering starting your own business. Firing glass   Window hanging/suncatcher Clan-crested goblet     Architectural panel Architectural panel     Paperweights Slate housemarker     Following a logical progression from design and artwork origination, through marking and finishing techniques, to displaying the finished work. Liberally blended with helpful full colour illustrations. Includes a comprehensive list of Supply Sources. 84 pages     What the readers have said; Reviewer Edna Marsden, (Dumfries, Scotland) says; Reviewer Edna Marsden, (Dumfries, Scotland) says; The occupation is described in an easy to understand language and the techniques seem easy to master. Because I read this book, I intend to pursue glass engraving as a hobby now and maybe something serious when I retire. The explanations are clear and concise, and it covers everything from the basic tools you need to get going, first lessons and the basics of stencil making, displaying, and where to find glass, equipment, and supplies. Plenty of drawings and photographs which complement the text. This is simply the best value for money I've ever bought on any subject. And the pictures are well done, which is a true rarity. I think it is better even than Boyd Graham's Engraving Glass: A Beginner's Guide. The author has a conversational style of writing that is also helpful and encouraging. I wish I had found this when I was just getting started, it would have made things so much easier. Even so, I learned ideas for tools and methods I hadn't used, and it inspired me to do more with my work.   What the readers have said; Reviewer John Cantrell (Elmira, NY United States) says; I have read this twice. For someone who wants to learn how to engrave, like me, it is a true reference work. For others who simply want to better appreciate engraved items this is just as useful. This has a permanent place in my library. Enjoy...   What the readers have said; Reviewer Paul Galioni (Susanville/Nevada City, California) says; This is in the collection of almost every glass engraver in America. It is probably the most used reference work in glass engraving courses, and perhaps in any type of engraving. It is full of basic information, and helpful hints that make engraving much easier. Includes many informative pictures and illustrations that you can get the idea of, even if you don't take formal instruction. Configuring tools is always difficult and I don't think any book can teach you that art - so with that one exception, there is everything here that you will need to know to start glass engraving, either as a hobby or to supplement your income. Whenever I read it and just kind of peruse it again, I still find myself amazed that I can say: gee, I forgot THAT little trick! A must for every engraver.   This extensive technical work is supplied as an electronic pdf document, created with the sole intention for storage on a computer and used as a reference work and will be sent by email. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister