Backyard Glassblowing: Making It Work
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (579 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00QLR052O |
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| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Galemicus said The great thing about this book is that gives a realistic. The great thing about this book is that gives a realistic viewpoint on becoming a glassblower. Many books present a flowery overview of the art but few spell out the costs involved, the struggles of making a name for yourself in the art show circuit, and how to display your works. I am a glass artist myself and I can relate to this story on a personal level.. "Not as convenient as having a book in hand that" according to Amazon Customer. Not as convenient as having a book in hand that you would refer to any time other than being on my Kindle you could get that you even have it but it is as advertised. Amazon Customer said Great read for anyone interested in pursuing their own small. Great read for anyone interested in pursuing their own small glassblowing studio. I had stalled in the process of building my own studio and this book really helped give me that extra kick in the rear to get back at it! Very detailed in laying out the costs of starting up a hotshop.
It is written retrospectively by an intermediate glassblower learning the trade and making it work!. Encounters related to glassblowing are shared, including glassblowing lessons, hot shop setup, equipment setup, working in the hot shop, cold working, selling, marketing, selling online, photography, and art events. The book includes practical information, tips and advice, tricks for decors and top edges, gallery of glass photos, a monthly budget, the studio layout, and a full glassblowing equipment list with cost information. Backyard Glassblowing relates the author's journey of working toward becoming a selling glassblower. An autobiographical narrative of glassblowing featuring a private backyard hot shop studio from concept to creation