<p>Kiln-forming as a technique to shape glass was in use for centuries before the Romans developed glassblowing, which has since become the more widely used method. Today, modern glass artists are rediscovering the versatility of kiln forming and are using the technique to produce works of great beauty and strength. In this book, Keith Cummings reviews the history of kiln forming and discusses pertinent materials and methods, such as slumping and fusing. The work of an international group of artists is used to illustrate the text.</p>

Techniques of Kiln-Formed Glass

KEITH CUMMINGS

Arts & Photography

Craftsman House

Kiln-forming as a technique to shape glass was in use for centuries before the Romans developed glass blowing and yet it became greatly overshadowed by glass blowing. Today, however, modern glass artists have rediscovered the versatility of kiln-forming and are using its techniques to produce works of great beauty and strength. In this reprint of his classic book on the subject, Keith Cummings reviews the history of kiln forming and discusses the materials and methods that are involved. The text is illustrated with the work of an international group of artists.

A&C Black

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Contemporary Kiln-formed Glass by Cummings, Keith (2009) Hardcover

A C Black Publishers Ltd

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