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Suncatcher Review
I am a beginner in stained glass and this book has a lot of manageable patterns.There is a great variety of ideas from holidays to nature to hobbies.One thing that would make this book better would be colorpictures. ... Read more

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An excellent reference and recommended pick for any glass collector.
Colored Heisey glass made from 1896-1958 is explored in a series of fine photos - over five hundred color presentations - and provides colors defined with production dates and histories. From pattern numbers and names to measurements and values, The Colors of Heisey Glass is an excellent reference and recommended pick for any glass collector.
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Attractive lamps, full size patterns!
I love this type of stained glass pattern book.All patterns are full size, which is important for 3D projects (enlarging with a photocopier causes distortions which prevents the pieces from fitting perfectly).Youknow how much glass to buy - it's all indicated.There are photographs ofcompleted projects, for every project.It's fun to try to make an evenbetter lamp that what they show in the book by buying fancier, eventextured glass! ... Read more

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The Orginator
Being totally new to kiln forming of glass into anything I came across this book and a couple others. As I'm planning on taking a bracelet class when they are offered in the fall. I thought I would get a head start. As everything seems to have so many tools and equipment today.
inspiring
I am new to kiln bracelet forming although not new to kiln fired glass, and was blown away with the possibilities demonstrated in this book.You will need a digital caliper to use her measurement charts.Beautiful book, colorful photos and very inspiring. ... Read more

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First Order
This was the first order I've place for a stained glass pattern book. I was disappointed not to see any of the pages in color. Even though one would choose their own colors a review of some contrast would have be helpful.

Great Book
This book is full of wonderful patterns! It is perfect for those who wish to use the individual fish and sea life patterns to create entire sea scenes or to use the scenes that the author has created for you. I also found the patterns easy to manipulate into simpler designs for those that are new at the art of stained glass. I definately recomind this book.

Lots of Life...
Well, this book has many different types of marine life.Everything from sea lions to sea horses, but many of the patterns are unattractive, really.They are sized for immediate use, which is refreshing becasue so many pattern books give you itty bitty patterns and they you have to run to the copy shop, so that is one plus.But if you are looking for cool tropical fish scenes like I was, this is not the book for you.Too many boring and bland patterns of strang looking star fish and sharks, and many other peculiar animals which just don't translate well to glass. ... Read more

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For the beginning collector, supplemental book only
According to the preface of this book, this second edition has some different and more rare items than the first edition. It is meant as a companion to the first edition, and is not simply an updated version--good to know before buying. The pictures generally, though not always, are good enough to help a beginning collector identify patterns. The book lists the manufacturer and dates produced, and tells if the patterns have been reproduced. However, for a beginner, a wider range of patterns, particularly all the most common ones, would be most helpful. As a novice collector, I'd start with a different book--probably Edwards' Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass. ... Read more

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it's a glassic
Sometimes I read books that are totally out of my area of competence and general knowledge.I often wind up learning a lot, but fear that the knowledge I thus gain will be forgotten soon because it doesn't connect with anything in my daily life---books about amber forests millions of years ago, the French horn, or Chinatown gang wars come to mind.Still, I think it's good to stretch yourself, try to stick your nose in new fields.This is such a book for me.It's basically a beautifully illustrated catalogue for an exhibition held in 2001-2002 at Corning, NY, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, and in Athens.157 color photos stud the pages accompanied by descriptions of each object in great detail.The authors have included a number of short chapters on glass production in the Islamic world, archeological excavations of glass, (it's hard to determine if buried glass comes from a local maker or was imported), on who used glass and where they got it from, and some very professional chapters on glass making, chemistry, and decoration techniques.You will pick up a lot of glass-lingo, and possibly learn plenty about the spread of techniques throughout the Muslim empires from the 8th century to the 15th ---mold-blown glass, free-blown, hot-worked, slices of mosaic glass, impressed, scratched, tooled, etc.The early Islamic glass makers preserved or expanded upon techniques developed in the Roman or Byzantine periods.Their work has been found as far away as Japan, northern China, and Scandinavia.Muslim glass craft reached new heights in some cases, but after the 1400s, production declined in the area that stretched from Istanbul and Egypt through the Middle East and Iran to India.The rulers began to rely on supplies from Europe, particularly Venice.On the other hand, glass makers in Europe produced many items which copied Muslim styles.In India, glassmakers still kept producing a large number of items for Muslim courts in the 18th and 19th centuries.The title of the book is possibly misleading.I thought it was going to be about Turkey or the glass found in Turkish museums, but no, the focus is on all parts of the Muslim world.Everyone can enjoy the beauty of the rare glass objects presented here.Even if the text is more for specialists a very good attempt is made to explain everything to the layman or, as in my case, the completely ignorant.This could be the glassical text on the subject.
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Just perfect
For stained glass polymer clay or glass painting it does not get any better than idea and books by this author..AFirst class book...Im amazed at her talent and whenever I look at this book im so so glad I have it.B.W.

Super Book and value
I do stained glass an glass painting and polymer clay and these books are the substance of all of the above..ideas...colors...in paints and glass..this author has such a talent for what she does..im so glad I stumbled onto her and will buy whatever she puts out...its just the best...B.W.

Colorfull Faeries
The drawings of the faeries in this book are beautiful, and very colorfull.
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My first and favorite book of this kind
When I got this book and her other one I had no idea I was starting off with the cream of the crop in what I wanted to do and be inspired to do..in fairies,angels,in stained glass ,glass painting or polymer clay..this is the book that for me started it all..its usuer friendly with suggestions on patterns and colors...ITs The Best.B.W.

Faerie works
This pattern book is amazing. Each faerie has their own personality and the finished products are stunning. I've made 3 faeries from this book and given them away as presents. No one could believe that I had made them by myself.The patterns are easy to follow and it only took me a short time to complete each pattern. If you're into stained glass, I highly recommend getting this book.

radiant beauties
I had a chance to review these patterns and pictures in this book and they are exquisite.Each fairy in a different setting is unique, beautiful, from easy to advanced in difficulty with tips on modification to make easy.I saw finished peices a beginning class had made and they were beautiful.Some students even converted the patterns into the Mosaic Stained Glass Stepping Stones that are all the rage and a garden table top...truly stunning patterns. ... Read more

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Best overview in print
Raguin's overview of stained glass is the best available art historical overview of the medium, though it's not exactly exhaustive -- it covers the development of stained glass from early medieval time through the present day (though the examples of modern stained glass are comparatively weak), focusing on the evolving function of stained glass in its architectural context (as adornment, a didactic tool, an artistic medium).This is a reference book.You will not find patterns or techniques in it; and it does not examine any particular set of windows in depth; but it does frame the development of style and technology in an understandable narrative, and it has plenty of excellent photographs.Well worth the money. ... Read more

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Great stained glass art book.
This is not a recommended purchase for someone wanting a hands-on introduction to the craft of stained glass. Although there are some chapters on techniques, it is very succinct and cursory, and definitely not a tutorial introduction. The value of this book is its comprehensive collection of works by internationally recognized stained glass artists. Examples of each artist are shown, and some commentary on technique is given. From this point of view, this book should be of interest to any beginner or advanced craftsperson looking for creative inspiration. ... Read more

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A definitive encyclopedia and outstanding reference!
Author Kenneth M. Wilson passed away before publication of his opus MT. WASHINGTON & PAIRPOINT GLASS - but he reviewed and approved the page proofs and had written two chapters of the projected second volume (which will be prepared in future using his research materials and illustrations), so nothing lacks in MT. WASHINGTON except the author's ability to enjoy his finished product. The Mt. Washington Glass Works and the companies after it make up America's second-oldest glass manufacturer: the factory opened for business in the mid-1800s and spun off another business in silver plating. Glass collectors will find MT. WASHINGTON & PAIRPORT GLASS the definitive encyclopedia of the manufacturer's works: the volume has been long awaited by collectors and provides an extensive company history to compliment an in-depth coverage of its many products. Chapters come packed with black and white and color illustrations and photos, providing descriptions and color illustrations of all glasses and silver-plated wares and reviewing design, craftsmanship and unique attributes. Add indexes of patents and trademarks, glass decorators who operated in the region from 1867 to 1902, and illustrations of ads, production records and more and you have a truly outstanding reference.
WOW-You Will Not Believe This Book-Beautiful!!
We have waited a very long time for a comprehensive book on this beautiful American art glass and Betty Sisk has provided us with a treat for the eyes! The photos are beautiful in full color and plentiful. I did not know that such examples of this artform existed until feasting on this book. All collectors of art glass must add this to their libraries. The information with each type of glass is insightful and just enough to ready the reader for the pictures to follow. The insight provided is both scholarly and from a collector's perspective. Prices are given in a fair range to give a fair market value. And what pictures there are to enjoy! Many glass types are well covered for the first time. This book will set a very high standard by which all other references on this glass will be judged in the years to come. We indeed owe the author a debt due to this subject's neglect until now. This is a must buy! We have waited a long time to get this book-thanks Betty!! ... Read more

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