When "The Art of Painting on Glass" was first published in 1980, the publisher - Charles Scribner's Sons, New York - predicted that it was "destined to become the primary source book for artists who are turning to the medium of glass to express their own vision, feelings, and individuality."

In fact, the book became the universally accepted standard for glass painting techniques, widely sought, but rarely found after it went out of print.

The Art of Painting on Glass was republished in 2000.

But now it's out of print again! However, we have a few used copies available for immediate delivery. This copy of the Glass Press reprint (2000, soft cover) is in very good, clean, crisp, bright condition, with light cover wear. It costs $145.00, plus $8.95 postage and insurance, delivered in the United States. (If delivery outside the U.S. is wanted, we'll bill you via PayPal for the additional postage.) Just click on the button below to order it via PayPal.

Contents

There has been a mysterious lack of communication about the techniques of painting on glass. A few hundred years ago, the secrets of the paint mixtures and the various methods of their application on glass were closely guarded by artists and revealed only to family and trusted friends.

Each stained-glass guild had its own formulas, which were never recorded. The tradition of secrecy has left its mark: Until quite recently, available information has been sketchy and incomplete.

With this book, the noted artist Albinas Elskus removes the mystique surrounding this art form. Combining centuries-old artistry and contemporary techniques, he brings to people who are interested in painting on glass the results of his experiments with vitreous paints, the mixing agents, brushes, tools, and equipment needed, and the various methods of applying and controlling the paint. Silver staining, enameling, etching, silkscreening, and firing of painted glass are thoroughly described-with many helpful illustrations.