Chapter 1 - Introduction
Hot glass, warm glass, and cold glass A brief history of warm glass Fusing, slumping, and kiln casting Summary of warm glass processes Basic equipment
Chapter 2 - Glass types and forms Compatibility and COE Cathedrals and
Opalescents
Tested compatible glass Stained glass Iridescent
glass Dichroic glass Float glass Borosilicate
glass Available shapes and sizes Sheet glass
Frit and powder Stringers Rods Shards and
confetti Cullet, billets, patties, and dalle
Chapter 3 - The basic fusing and slumping process Heating phase Soaking
phase Rapid cooling phase Devitrification
Annealing phase Cooling to room temperature phase
Chapter 4 - Supplies and Equipment Kilns Kiln furniture Kiln wash and
fiber paper Oversprays Adhesives Manual
tools for cutting Grinders Glass saws Gloves
Respirators Polishing equipment
Chapter 5 - Preparing the kiln for firing Protecting the kiln floor
Mixing and applying kiln wash When to reapply kiln
wash Using fiber paper Placing the kiln shelf into the kiln
Chapter 6 - Keeping a firing log Keeping a notebook Documenting the firing
schedule Making comments
Chapter 7 - The fused coaster project Designing the coaster Cutting out the glass
Loading the kiln Fusing the glass Care and
cleaning Suggested coaster designs Glass cutting
tips
Chapter 8 - Molds for slumping Slumping versus draping Clay Stainless
steel Cements Ceramic fiber, including "wet
felt" Plaster/silica Drop rings Found
molds Chart of types of molds Applying kiln wash
to molds Using fiber paper with molds
Chapter 9 - The fused and slumped bowl project
Fuse first, then slump
Designing the bowl Cutting out the glass
Preparing and loading the kiln Fusing the glass to form
a flat "blank" Slumping the glass to form a
bowl After the slump Bowls, platters, and plates
Beyond the bowl
Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting Devitrification Removing kiln wash
Rounding the edges Glass cracks Bubbles
Chapter 11 - Fusing and slumping techniques Combining colors
Manipulating volume Fiber paper techniques Using
calcium carbonate (whiting) Firing on fiberglass fabric
Inclusions Decals Pattern bars Combing
Drop rings
Chapter 12 - Complementary disciplines and applications Stained glass Lampworking
Sandblasting Acid etching Engraving
Coldworking Furniture and lamps Architectural applications
Chapter 13 - Glass polishing Fire polishing Polishing sprays and waxes
Acid polishing Traditional polishing process
Polishing by hand Machine-aided polishing
Chapter 14 - Finishing for display Drilling holes in glass Sandblasting
Acid etching Display stands
Chapter 15 - Compatibility testing Thread pull test Freezer test Polarized
lens test Base glass test
Chapter 16 - More about annealing Review of terms Shotgun annealing
The limitation of shotgun annealing A confusing topic
Soak and cool annealing Published annealing point
information Testing to find the annealing point
Determining if the piece has safely annealed
Chapter 17 - Kiln casting Model creation Mold manufacturing and preparation
Using a latex master mold The lost wax casting
method Filling the mold with glass Casting with
glass frit or chunks Using a crucible drip Pate
de verre Firing the casting Annealing and cooling
Removing and cleaning the casting
Chapter 18 - Glass painting Traditional stained glass painting Paints
made for surfaces other than glass Air-dried and oven
cured glass paints Glass enamels Brush application
Application by sifting Screen printing Other
photographic and printing techniques Frit painting
Chapter 19 - Making your own Devitrification spray Kiln wash Iridescent
glass Frit Stringer Shards and confetti
Chapter 20 - Health and safety General precautions Glass cutting and grinding
Kiln safety Treating burns Ventilation
Ceramic fiber products Hazardous chemicals Essential
safety equipment
Chapter 21 - Master Firing Schedules Bullseye fusing and slumping schedule Spectrum
fusing and slumping schedule Libensky casting schedule
List of artists and artwork
Resource listing
References
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