Fusing Glass: A Step By Step Guide for Building Your Glass Fusing Skills, Exploring New Techniques, and Developing Your Personal Style

By Eli Harlow

This book holds your hand through the whole glass fusing process, whether you're brand new or you've messed around with it a bit and want to get better. You start simple-figuring out the kinds of glass, making sure you don't hurt yourself. Then you get into the real work: cutting, firing, slumping, and all those finishing touches that make your pieces stand out.
It's not just a bunch of steps, though. There are all these little hints for fixing things when you mess up, getting better at the tricky parts, and just letting your own style show up. If you're curious about making stuff for your walls, dishes, jewelry, or maybe some gifts, this book covers it. It's full of straightforward how-tos, little bits of advice, and even gives you a push to try your own ideas. Makes it way easier to just jump in and start messing around with glass and a kiln.
Inside, you will learn how to: Choose the right glass types and understand COE compatibilitySet up a safe, efficient kiln workspace with essential toolsCut, shape, and prepare glass for successful fusingMaster basic fusing methods and build strong foundational skillsDesign color, texture, and composition for impactful piecesSlump glass into molds and create functional forms like bowls and platesFinish and refine surfaces through cold working and polishingDevelop a unique style and grow as a glass artist over time

So, by the time you're done with this book, you're gonna know how to make some pretty awesome fused glass pieces. They'll actually look like you bought them from a real artist-not just something you threw together on a weekend. And you won't just stop there. Once you've got these basics down, you'll find yourself wanting to try out a bunch of new stuff as you get better. You can scroll over to the BUY button to get started.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJSD1G1L
• ISBN13: 9798245489438
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"