The Techniques of Kiln-Formed Glass

By Keith Cummings and Kate Cummings

Kiln-forming as a technique to shape glass was in use for centuries before the Romans developed glassblowing, which has since become the more widely used method. Today, modern glass artists are rediscovering the versatility of kiln forming and are using the technique to produce works of great beauty and strength. In this book, Keith Cummings reviews the history of kiln forming and discusses pertinent materials and methods, such as slumping and fusing. The work of an international group of artists is used to illustrate the text.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812234022
• ISBN13: 9780812234022
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Solid overview on kilnforming

I've got both this and the previous edition of Cumming's book in my collection. The author has plenty of hands-on experience and a broad knowledge of many glass techniques and processes. I wouldn't call this a hands-on, step-by-step tutorial in studio technique but it will certainly get you started.