The Technique of Glass Engraving - Hardcover

Matcham, Jonathan

9780883322673: The Technique of Glass Engraving

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0883322676 ISBN 13: 9780883322673

Publisher: Larousse & Co, 1982

A handbook on the variety of methods for engraving glass includes discussions on cut glass, etching, sandblasting, wheel engraving, intaglio, and correcting mistakes

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:

The step-by-step photographs shed light on the amazing artistry that goes into engraving even the simplest of designs. -- BBC Homes and Antiques

"The book, abundant with coloured illustrations, is inspirational.
Techniques of Glass Engraving is a new book which has inherited the wealth
of the old one and increased this legacy." -- Glashaus/Glasshouse (January 2007)

'A unique publication and one of the few on the practical aspects
of this craft. If glass engraving is your craft or your interest, this
really is a must-have book!' -- Craftsman Magazine, July/August 2007

'A unique publication and one of the few on the practical aspects of this craft. If Glass Engraving is your craft or your interest, this really is a must-have book!' -- Craftsman Magazine (July/August 2007)

'The book, abundant with coloured illustrations, is inspirational.
"Techniques of Glass Engraving" is a new book which has inherited the
wealth of the old one and increased this legacy.' -- Glashaus/Glasshouse, January 2007

'The book, abundant with coloured illustrations, is inspirational. Techniques of Glass Engraving is a new book which has inherited the wealth of the old one and increased this legacy.' -- Glashaus/Glasshouse (January 2007)

'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.' -- Verre (June 2007)

About the Author:

Peter Dreiser is the leading glass engraver of our time, specialising in copper wheel engraving, intaglio and relief work. A Fellow of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and of the Guild of Glass Engravers, his work appears in public and private collections worldwide including the glass collecion of the V&A.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.