Handmade glass objects are taking the craft world by storm with their great variety and beauty. Juried by Maurine Littleton, a gallery owner and distinguished presence in the studio-glass field, these 500 outstanding pieces capture the finest work done by top artisans worldwide. Cast your eye over flameworked goblets, cast vases, blown cups, and fused and slumped bowls. Jane Lee's stoneware Rainbow Bowl is a symphony of brilliant color, while Keith Weiss-Cole's graceful furnace-blown Sculpture of Two glows with light. The magnificent techniques on display include mosaics, enameling, engraving, carving, and etching, and the unique shapes and eye-catching designs will amaze any art or craft lover.
The art of glass beadmaking has exploded in popularity during the past decadeand these awe-inspiring examples, exquisitely fashioned by 40 of the worlds top creators, reveal exactly why. Whether showcasing faces, animals, or flowers, these beads exhibit incredible detail and gorgeous color. Explore Bruce St. John Mahers fused and faceted landscape beads and the vitreous painted surface of Bronwen Heilmans glass. Kate Fowle Melenys luminous electroformed glass beads seem almost like sculptures, while Sharon Peters creates whimsical, often comical creatures that delight. Every artist receives a lavish eight-page feature with approximately a dozen high-quality images of his or her most impressive work, along with a bio and personal commentary that provides insights into the motivations and inspiration behind each piece.
Actualmente está muy de moda aplicar toques de color centelleantes, relucientes y brillantes para realizar modelos de bisutería de gran calidad. Para ello la paleta cromática única y la diversidad de formas de las cuentas de cristal Swarovski son una fuente de inspiracion inagotable, otorgando a cada pieza de bisuteria la fascinacion de los reflejos de la luz. Me alegraria mucho que este libro fuera un estimulo para sumergirse en el esplendido y brillante mundo de las cuentas de cristal. Les deseo que disfruten mucho elaborando y luciendo estas piezas de bisuteria.
"Aprenderás a sacar partido a los jeugos de luz y color que ofrece el vidrio. Comienza por explicar los materiales y utensilios necesarios, y luego las técnicas. Tiffany de emplomado, vitrofusión y collage. Tambien muestra ejemplos y da ideas."
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