Engraving Glass by Boyd Graham (Paperback, 1991)

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By Boyd Graham. Step-by-step instructions for diamond burr engraving, from making the first cut to displaying finished work. Over 100 helpful illustrations. Engraving Glass.

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Step-by-step instructions for diamond burr engraving. Four complete projects plus expert advice on choosing glass, lighting and arranging finished pieces, much more. Lucidly written and illustrated. - The Glass Engraver If you've ever admired the exquisite beauty and craftsmanship of Steuben, Tiffany, Orrefors, or other fine engraved glass and wished you could engrave glass yourself, this book is for you. It provides step-by-step instructions for diamond-bur engraving, from making the first cut to displaying the finished work. The author, a prize-winning engraver, provides a detailed summary of tools and equipment you will need and suggestions for setting up your workshop, along with easy-to-follow practice exercises to give you a feel for working with glass and glass-engraving equipment. Mr. Graham then guides students through four complete projects, ranging from a simple tree design to a more complex flower engraving. Here are other practical features that make this book ideal for the novice: a useful discussion of design considerations and applications, review of supplemental tools and advanced techniques, expert advice on choosing glass, suggestions for the arrangement and lighting of finished pieces, and more. Over 100 helpful illustrations enhance the text. With this inexpensive book as your guide, you'll find learning the fundamentals of glass engraving far easier than you might have imagined. Simply written and easy to understand, Engraving Glass: A Beginner's Guide is your personal invitation to enjoy the challenges and satisfactions of this rewarding craft.

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PublisherDover Publications Inc.
ISBN-139780486266831
eBay Product ID (ePID)89555307

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Book TitleEngraving Glass
AuthorBoyd Graham
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicCrafts
Publication Year1991
Number of Pages128 Pages

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Item Height229mm
Item Width154mm
Item Weight224g

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Title_AuthorBoyd Graham
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States

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  • Shows it’s age

    Very good read and explains how to do the three exercises. But.the book was written so long ago and some of the items used are no longer available and with no modern equivalent. A good insight into what can be achieved.

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