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GLASS BLOWING
by Carleton J. Lynde, Ph.D.
This fun little book was originally published (circa 1920) by the A.C. Gilbert Co. of New Haven, CT for inclusion in one of their various scientific experiment sets. Originally titled EXPERIMENTAL GLASS BLOWING FOR BOYS, it presents a series of 80 "experiments" designed to teach the basic techniques of lamp work.
Paperbound, 62 pages, 5 by 7 inches, over 100 illustrations, 2-color cover.
This book is out of print, but copies do sometimes show up for sale on Amazon.com or eBay.
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PAINTING AND FIRING STAINED GLASS
by E.W. Twining
This booklet contains excerpts from Twining's classic THE ART AND CRAFT OF STAINED GLASS, originally published in 1928 by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., London. Our reprint edition includes the Painting and Firing chapters as well as a section on making and using silver stain. We've also included several advertisements from the original edition.
Paperbound, 60 pages, 5 1/2 by 7 3/4 inches, 23 illustrations, 1 full-color plate (cover).
Look for copies of this book on Amazon.com or eBay.
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