The Glazer's Book And How To Use It (1915)

By E.L. Raes

Book Overview

The Glazer's Book And How To Use It is a guidebook written by E.L. Raes and published in 1915. The book is aimed at glaziers and glassworkers, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques and tools used in the glazing trade. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of glazing. The first section covers the basics of glass cutting, including the different types of glass and the tools used to cut them. The second section covers the different types of glazing, including leaded glass, stained glass, and beveled glass. The third section covers the different techniques used to create decorative glass, such as etching and sandblasting. The final section of the book provides a series of projects for glaziers to practice their skills, including creating a stained glass window and a leaded glass panel. The Glazer's Book And How To Use It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of glazing and provides a detailed look at the tools and techniques used by glaziers in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116405838X
• ISBN13: 9781164058380
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"