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The Encyclopedia ofWorking With Glass The Encyclopedia ofWorking With Glass by Milton K. Berlye Published by Everest House, New York, revised edition 1983. 280 pages, hardbound, with dustjacket. 282 black & white photos and 145 line drawings. 8 1/2 by 11 inches. This book "offers a complete, detailed presentation of 29 different glasswork activities as well as an understanding of glass as a material... for the hobbyist, industrial arts teacher, home craftsperson, artist, camp or rehabilitation counselor... "Here are all the processes and techniques that can be performed with and on glass. These processes require a minimum of equipment and expense and the written and pictorial instructions for them are clear and easy to use. The front section of the book deals with procedures and techniques such as cutting, drilling, bending, sagging, blowing, chipping, joining, finishing, decorating, mending, etc. The latter part of the book explains how to use these procedures and techniques to make stained and slab glass panels, Fiberglas objects, and works of art of every sort... There are also methods for repairing damaged Fiberglas, glass mosaic panels and furniture, and for making glass-enameled finishes, mirrors, and proper glazing beads on windows and panels. The book is lavishly illustrated with photographs and line drawings, and contains a detailed glossary and index." Dustjacket has minor scuffs and bumps, creases along the top edge; a few 1/2 to 3/4 inch tears at the edges. Binding is tight. Light foxing on top of page edges. Contents are complete, clean, and in excellent condition, with no underlining, highlighting, or notes. A very good copy of this hard-to-find text. Buyer pays $4.99 Media rate shipping and handling within the U.S. Add $1.75 for insurance, if desired. We are not responsible for uninsured packages lost or damaged by the Post Office. International/Priority shipment costs more. Ask before you bid. Please visit my About Me Page to learn about my Glass Library, my Favorite Glass Book Sources, and more Glass Links! And what in the world is GlassWEAR? Postal money order gets shipment on our next shipping day (We usually ship once a week, on Saturday).Personal or business check must clear first. You may also pay with a credit card through PayPal.com Be sure to check our other auctions for more books on glass and glassworking © 2008 www.FledglingStudio.com
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