Dan Fenton and James Kervin / Paperback / Published 1997

Paperback - 198 pages 1st edition (April 1, 1997)



Dan Fenton and James Kervin's most excellent work on three-dimensional pâte de verre and glass casting techniques for sculptural work, beads and hollow vessels. Review of mold construction, modeling, several casting techniques, kiln procedures and safety considerations. Complete manual on pâte de verre and glass casting for serious glass artists. Incredible Book! Reviewer: jbunnell@ix.netcom.com from Los Angeles March 28, 1999 This book was awesome. It had everyhing I needed to know to get started with pate de vere. It was the only book I could find which talked about safety in my workshop. I liked it because it was not the visual fluff found in all the other books.
This book is one of the most comprehensive books Reviewer: Deconstructed@snap.com from Milwaukee, WI November 3, 1998 This book is everything you wanted to know about glass beadmaking. For only fourty daollars this book gives you a step by step account of what you should do to create beautiful glass creations. It starts out by telling you the tools needed to get started in one of the fastest growing arts in the country. The step by step instructions on how to create special types of glass beads is also exceptional. This book is a must buy book if you are interested in the art of Glass Bead Making!! -Nicholas J Johnson -Milwaukee Art Examiner