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Techniques of Glass Engraving
by Peter Dreiser & Jonathan Matcham

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Hardback

The Techniques of Glass Engraving by Peter Dreiser and the late Jonathan Matcham is the classic book in the field. Peter Dreiser, who is considered the doyen of British glass engravers, has fully updated the text for this second edition with Katharine Coleman, who is the one of the leading comtemporary glass artists of today. The layouts have been re-designed and it is now 4-colour throughout with fantastic new images showing the work of contemporary glass engravers. The techniques covered include copper-wheel engraving, intaglio, sculptural relief, cut glass, brilliant cutting, diamond point, glass etching and sand blasting. Well illustrated with examples of intermediate processes and finished work, this book stands as one of the very few on the practical aspects of this craft.

Price: £34.99

Glass Engraving Pattern Book
by John Everett

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

Discover how to decorate mirrors, pictures, glasses, vases, fixtures, door glass, and much more, with the help of 30 new patterns suitable for glass engravers of all levels of skill. Advice is given on the basics of engraving; tools, equipment and materials needed; safety and finishing.

Price: £12.95

Lettering on Glass
by Charmian Mocatta

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

Very often beautifully engraved designs on glass are spoilt by poor lettering. In this book, Charmian Mocatta discusses the basics of lettering, the properties of glass which need to be kept in mind such as translucence and colour, and the techniques such as engraving and sandblasting. Thoroughly illustrated, this is a must for anyone interested in lettering and designing on glass.

Price: £14.99

A Dictionary of Glass
by Charles Bray

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Hardback

This highly illustrated dictionary is aimed at people who work with glass whether they are professional, amateur, glassblower, etcher, engraver, stained glass artist or industrial glass worker. It aims to cover technical and artistic aspects of working with glass and looks at health and safety considerations.

Price: £34.99

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