Artistic Glass: One Studio and Fifty Years of Stained Glass (Aigner Cloe Jol)(Paperback)

Artistic Glass: One Studio and Fifty Years of Stained Glass (Aigner Cloe Jol)(Paperback)

Celebrating 50 years of a master craftsman Arts and crafts help define a culture; they reflect people's values, beliefs, and the things they hold dear. Artistic Glass: One Studio and Fifty Years of Stained Glass is the first of its kind: a full-color large format art book contextualizing the

Stained Glass (McRae Thomson Aidan)(Paperback)

Stained glass has been one of the chief glories of Britain's churches since Norman times. Stained glass windows developed through the middle ages, as new techniques were introduced, and the art of storytelling in glass reached ever greater heights. Surviving windows from this period make up the

Heraldry and Stained Glass at Apothecaries' Hall (Shand William)(Pevná vazba)

The first comprehensive study of heraldry and stained glass in one of the oldest surviving Livery Halls of the City of London, dating from 1672. This comprehensive book describes the history of the Society's armorial bearings, the Royal connections with the Society which also provides a source of

Creative Haven Rose Windows Coloring Book: Create Illuminated Stained Glass Special Effects (Avren Joel S.)(Paperback)

Based on designs of stained glass rose windows, these 31 images are specially shaded so that they will simulate the luminescence of actual stained glass when colored with wax crayons. Translucent colors work best to achieve this sparkling special effect. Pages are perforated and printed on one side

Stained Glass Pattern Book: 88 Designs for Workable Projects (Sibbett Ed)(Paperback)

This book contains 88 designs for stained glass, all of them worthy of the serious crafter's time and effort. The styles range from medieval interlacements, through the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, up to designs with a modern feel. The level is intermediate to advanced, although the beginner,

Modern Designs Stained Glass Pattern Book (Croyle Anna)(Paperback)

This stunning collection of original modern stained glass patterns combines abstract designs with natural elements to create strikingly unusual effects. From graceful florals, set amid contrasting bands of color, to an enchanting portrait of an amphibious creature floating among rippling strands,

390 Traditional Stained Glass Designs (Harris Hywel G.)(Paperback)

Stained glass craftspeople looking for authentic Victorian- and Edwardian-era designs will find them in this rich collection by period stained glass expert Hywel G. Harris.Prompted by a desire to preserve authentic specimens of domestic stained glass designs -- rapidly disappearing in postwar

William Morris Stained Glass Coloring Book (Morris William)(Paperback)

One of the foremost leaders of the Arts and Crafts movement in Victorian England, Morris channeled his remarkable talents into a variety of creative areas, including magnificent stained glass projects. For this coloring book, A. G. Smith has skillfully adapted ten of Morris's splendid stained glass

Stained Glass Projects for Beginners: 31 Projects to Make in a Weekend (Wrigley Lynette)(Paperback)

Stunning to look at and exciting to make, stained glass work is perennially popular. Discover the rich and versatile craft of stained glass with this complete beginner's guide. Bestselling author and professional stained glass artist Lynette Wrigley shows you everything you need to know to make

The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Working with Glass (Cohen Cecilia)(Paperback)

Master the craft of glass art in your own home studio! The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook is a robust review of three popular glass art styles-stained glass, fusing, and lampworking-that brings learning new skills and making glass art within everyone's reach. With the right tools, classic

Fifty Fifty: Carcanet's Jubilee in Letters (Marsack Robyn)(Paperback)

Fifty Fifty celebrates fifty years of publishing by one of the UK's most distinguished and distinctive independent presses, through correspondence between 50 authors and their

5000 Years of Glass(Paperback / softback)

Masterworks of Art Nouveau Stained Glass (Lyongrun Arnold)(Paperback)

The organic, curvilinear designs of Art Nouveau influenced painting, architecture, and sculpture but made their most lasting impression on the decorative arts. This volume combines two rare and important early 20th-century portfolios to present nearly 200 full-color stained glass designs. Featuring

William Morris Stained Glass Pattern Book (Relei Carolyn)(Paperback)

Chief exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement in Victorian England, renowned artist and craftsman William Morris (1834-96) created a host of stunning patterns for wallpaper, fabrics, tapestries, floor coverings, and other decorative projects. Many of these designs took nature as their theme. Now

Art Deco Stained Glass Pattern Book (Sibbett Ed)(Paperback)

The geometric orientation of Art Deco and its brilliant hard colors make this style perfect for the medium of stained glass. This collection contains 91 newly rendered, yet authentic, Art Deco patterns, which constitute a rich source of ideas for stained glass workers. The designs represent the

Glass - A Short History (Whitehouse David)(Paperback / softback)

Traces the story of glass from its origins in Mesopotamia some 5000 years ago, to the creation of the elegant vessels of the Islamic Near East, the superb mastery of Renaissance Venice and the creation of modern glassware for daily

Glass Casting (Whittingham Amy)(Paperback)

Glass casting is an exciting and versatile process involving chunks of molten glass melted into a mold, 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

Damien Hirst: The Complete Psalm Paintings (Hirst Damien)(Pevná vazba)

Hirst's Psalm paintings allude to Gothic stained glass windows and the circular patterns of Buddhist mandalasThis beautifully illustrated book constitutes a comprehensive survey of Damien Hirst's Psalm paintings. The 150 works in the series are made up of iridescent butterfly wings and paint on

50 Lessons in Ministry: Reflections After Fifty Years of Ministry (Beasley-Murray Paul)(Paperback)

Paul Beasley-Murray, one of the most respected Christian ministers of the last fifty years, offers fifty succinct reflections on all aspects of ministry, including pastoring, preaching, evangelism, prayer, growth, worship, family, personal care and relationships. This is essential, foundational

House with the Stained-Glass Window (Sloniowska Zanna)(Paperback / softback)

The acclaimed story of a young girl's awakening - set in the the evocative, beautiful Ukrainian/Polish city of

Breaklands (Jordan Justin)(Paperback)

One hundred and fifty years after the end of the civilization, everyone has powers. Some big, some small, but you need them just to survive in the new age. Everyone except Kasa Fain. Which is a problem when her little brother, who has the potential to reshape the world, is kidnapped by people who

The Glass Castle: A Memoir (Walls Jeannette)(Paperback)

MORE THAN EIGHT YEARS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST The extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, 'nothing short of spectacular' (Entertainment Weekly) memoir from one of the world's most gifted storytellers. The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look

The Art and Humor of John Trever: Fifty Years of Political Cartooning (Trever John)(Paperback)

As the Albuquerque Journal's editorial cartoonist for nearly fifty years, John Trever provides insights into New Mexico's unique cartooning environment and the techniques and humor involved in the craft as he also shares his experiences covering local and national events and issues of the

Designing and Making Glass Jewellery (Janeckova Mirka)(Paperback)

Glass can add an unusual and ethereal quality to a piece of jewelry. Its transparency, color, and unpredictability make glass a unique material to work with, but it also presents its own challenges. This book introduces the techniques of working with glass to jewelers, and explains how to decide