Are you ready to take the 'Next Step in Fused Glass Forming? The innovative Mold Block System presented in this book is certain to trigger a creative leap to the next level in glass fusing. These Mold Blocks are particularly well suited for use in portable tabletop kilns, offering the ability to create glass forms that are difficult to produce any other way. It's fun and exciting to design unique mold configurations that continually offer a twist to standard fused glass shapes. This title is presented in an easy to follow self-directed format starting with an examination of the mold material and cutting the mold block components. Then the book moves into a complete guide from start to finish through the creation of a glass project, including an essential tutorial describing the process to manually fire a tabletop kiln. This book is the first title in the new "Next Step Art Glass" series by Wardell Publications Inc. The basic concept for this series will be to offer focused instruction for advanced or specialised techniques to guide a crafter from their current skill set to the Next Step in art glass.

Presents a portfolio of creative projects designed to guide crafters to the next level in glass fusing. A quick review of glass and equipment is followed by a comprehensive look at the vast array of fresh kiln forming possibilities that have triggered a creative leap. Then embark on a journey of exploration by working through the lessons and project ideas that are sure to stimulate novice to advanced fusers alike. "Fuse It" introduces new ways to utilise the bonanza of glass forming methods & materials through 18 lessons with names such as: Wear It (Jewellery), Display It (Holders), Hang It (Mirrors and Ornaments), Screw It (Clocks and Sculptures), Drop It (Vases), Zen It (Fountain), Rake It (hot combing), Sell It (marketing your work), plus 10 more. The book will be a valuable resource for fusers of all skill levels with a desire to progress to the next step. Over 300 colour photos offer a wealth of instruction and inspiring ideas for distinctive kiln formed creations. Includes over 75 project idea images and 18 step-by-step lessons.

This is a modern-day primer on the basic skills and techniques of fusing. The book is geared toward the absolute novice and assumes you know little or nothing about the craft. Filled with lots of step-by-step photographs, useful tip sidebars, and complete project instructions. You will learn terminology used regularly in fusing, as well as all the basic skills that are the building blocks of the art. From tools and material descriptions to glass cutting and shaping, to more complicated procedures such as mould-making and kiln operation, everything is covered. Chapters include topics such as: Warm Glass Processes and Temperatures, Glass Tools And Equipment, Kilns and Controllers, Basic Glass Cutting Techniques, and more. Each new technique is taught via the creation of an actual project, such as a Tangram Puzzle, a Window Ornament, a Night Light, a Set of Soup Bowls or Jewellery Pendants, thereby allowing you to learn a new skill and create an item to wear, display or use in your home.