A comprehensive and accessible guide to three popular glass art styles — stained glass, fusing, and lampworking — The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook brings the practice of creating beautiful glasswork within everyone's easy reach.

Whether you are new to the craft and want to set up your first studio or an experienced artist looking to expand your repertoire, The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook offers a wealth of information and inspiration.

In its pages, author and glasswork artist Cecilia Cohen shows you how to plan your workspace, gather the right tools, select materials, and master basic techniques. From cutting and soldering to flamework, kilnwork, and more, methods are clearly demonstrated in highly detailed, full-color photographs.

The book also includes a variety "teaching projects" that let you apply your new skills to original pieces. Projects include colorful suncatchers, jewelry, boxes, beads, and even a kaleidoscope. In addition, readers get to peek inside the studios of 18 notable glass artists from around the world.

Perhaps most relevant for craftspeople today, the book promotes eco-friendly practices, making it a uniquely invaluable resource.

Author — Cecilia Cohen.

Paperback. 176 pages. 8¼" × 10¼" (21 cm × 26 cm).