Whether you're a newcomer to fusing or an experienced warm glass artist, Contemporary Warm Glass: A Guide to Fusing, Slumping, and Kiln-Forming Techniques is an invaluable guide to developing and improving your warm glass skills.

Author Brad Walker offers information on all aspects of working with glass in a kiln, including techniques and processes for basic fusing and slumping projects, such as making coasters, tiles, bowls, and platters.

The book also includes information on materials, from kilns, to molds, to types of glass. Sections on essential safety equipment, compatibility testing and annealing, and master firing schedules for fusing, slumping, and kiln casting are covered.

More advanced techniques, such as inclusions, pattern bars, decals, combing, and using drop rings are covered in depth, along with an introduction to kiln casting and glass painting, including techniques such as pate de verre, lost wax casting, and screen printing on glass.

Walker also shares hundreds of tips and suggestions, from troubleshooting to making your own supplies, stringer, shards, and confetti. More than 150 full color photographs are featured, including more than 90 photos of inspirational contemporary warm glass artwork from artists throughout the world.

Author — Brad Walker.

Paperback. 154 pages. 8½" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm).