Whether you are new to glass fusing or a veteran glass crafter, you will find fresh ideas in this book.

From Stackpole's bestselling Basics series, this book presents a fun, growing trend in glass crafts.

Originally published as Inspirations in kiln-formed glass, London: A. & C. Black, 2009.

In paperback at last, this popular guide to kiln-forming glass, melting cut or crushed glass and then shaping it with molds, features 19 beginner-friendly projects. The beautiful and practical items range from home decor, including a wall sconce and fountain, to sculpture and jewellery.

An authoritative, extensively illustrated guide to making glass objects in a kiln. Provides detailed information on the history and traditional techniques of using a kiln in glasswork, along with instructions and examples designed to help you understand all the steps each technique requires.

Witches, wizards, and sorcerers and a companion array of bats, cats, owls, and rats abound in the pages of thiscompendium of patterns for projects in stained glass. The designs work equally well on a wide range of craftsapplique, card making, ceramics, embroidery, mosaics, or quilting.Infused with a bit of humor and a touch of cheekiness, the characters are delightfully wicked and sometimes downright garish. Each of the more than 30 designs appears in a full-color page accompanied by a line drawing pattern which may be easily reproduced at a smaller or larger size. A series of verses interspersed throughout the graphics further enhance the characters nature."

Showcasing a classic accessory that has always been in style, this all-in-one guide to silver wire fusing teaches crafters and jewelry makers how to create dazzling silver designs. With 11 technique exercises, including tumbling and finishing, this resource highlights the cost-effective benefits of the craft, which, using only a torch, requires less equipment than other types of metalwork. From basic beginners to experienced jewelry makers, crafters of all skill levels will delight in the book's 16 contemporary jewelry projects that include rings, pins, earrings, bracelets, and necklaces.