Illuminated Art Glass

Illuminated Art Glass - Featuring Kiln Cast Components - by Jayne Persico

Create elegant light sculptures in your kiln with instructions for glass frit casting, fusing assembly & deep-drop slump forming.

Book Synopsis:

Let author Jayne Persico transport you into a world filled with Illuminated Art Glass through her mastery of color and light. This book is an outstanding source for projects and ideas to create elegant light sculptures. Instructions include casting with glass frit, fusing assembly and kiln slump forming. This book reveals Jayne’s ingenious lamp-making process using all color photographs, detailed instructions and helpful design tips. You will discover an impressive array of glass kiln techniques from frit casting to tack-fuse assembly to ultra-managed slumping.

Publishers Description:

This 80-page book features more than 160 color photographs enabling readers to examine specialized Kiln Casting techniques in depth and experience an expert’s point of view and approach. Step-by-step instructions will guide the reader through 14 unique projects and includes details on casting molds, tools, equipment, kilns, and a comprehensive look at digital controller programming.

Book Details:

• 11 Lamp shade projects
• 3 Wall Sconce shade projects
• 80 Pages – all in color
• 160 Color Photographs

About the Author:

Jayne Persico’s exploration of fusing and working with semi precious gems led her to create a line of her jewelry that appears in galleries and collections around the world. She has also mastered the art form of glass casting and Pâte de Verre and incorporates these techniques into her newest designs.

Wardell Publications