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The Starving Artist's Lampwork Project Book includes 18 illustrated step-by-step lampworked glass projects for the beginning to intermediate lampworker. Starting with a brief tutorial of basic lampworking methods, the techniques and projects included here were originally created for use in rehabilitation centers for soldiers returning from overseas after World War II. Also known as scientific glassblowing, lampwork is a method of manipulating glass rods and tubes in a gas torch flame to construct a variety of practical and artistic items. No furnace is required, and the necessary tools and materials can be readily obtained at reasonable cost.
Paperback: 102 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 9, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1484846079
ISBN-13: 978-1484846070
Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.2 x 10 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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I can't recommend this book. As a lampworker of many years, and a teacher - there is nothing in this book that you could not get out of a quick google search. While it is intended to be a historical re-print and of interest to those with an interest in history, either of lampworking or veteran rehabilitation - it is just not worth it. Give this one a pass.
I am enjoying the simplicity of this without all the technical information. I do recommend it for some sculptural designs in glass..
I was pretty disappointed with the contents of this book. It was a very thin book on how to make a handful of projects. Many of them out dated. I haven't see very much work done using just dots of clear glass to make vases and sailing ships. I remember seeing that when I was a kid 40 years ago. Half of the book is projects like that. The other projects would be better if the descriptions and diagrams were better. With very little drawing talent I think I could have done a much better job. A beginning lamp worker, like myself would get very little out of this book. Anyone with more than basic skills would not find anything of any value in this. The only reason why I gave this book the extra stars was the list of web sites listed in the back. It could be easily replace with a few well worded searches.
I'm a beginner lampworker myself, and with no training, I knew everything the book taught after watching one or two youtube videos. The new stuff in the book wasn't helpful at all. They give you a "here's a thing, now you make it" with no details on how to overcome the obstacles or listing any potential setbacks you'll run into while making the thing. I used the "Look Inside" feature before purchasing and it didn't illuminate this deficiency or I wouldn't have purchased in the first place.
Very good for the beginner.
I would have liked a little more in depth illustrations , but still a lot of help just starting out.
I should have read other reviews about this product before purchasing it. What a waste of my money. And I am sure I would get a massive charge to return this. Not one of these end products are something I would like to make. Should be removed from sale for misleading sample.
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