A Complete Guide to Pressed Glass

A Complete Guide to Pressed Glass

Author: Bob H. Batty

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 1999-11-30

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781455602797

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More than 300 patterns of American pressed glass are documented, described, and illustrated in this comprehensive reference guide for collectors. In this informative and fully illustrated guide, Bob H. Batty—a noted collector of pressed glass—covers more than three hundred glass patterns. Two hundred of which are identified and illustrated for the first time for the first time. Artist John Hendricks’ drawings depict the design and character of the various patterns and in many cases highlight special design and detail of notable patterns. All of the works shown are from Batty’s personal collection, which numbers more than 2,700 pieces representing some 1,900 patterns. Batty, who has pursued his glass collecting with scholarly attention to historical accuracy and detail, has named many of the previously uncatalogued patterns after cities and landmarks throughout his native South. A number of foreign patterns are also included, with precise measurements given for every piece depicted.


Early American Pattern Glass

Early American Pattern Glass

Author: Darryl Reilly

Publisher: Krause Publications

Published: 2002-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873494380

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Covers nearly 350 patterns for Pattern Glass pieces with alternate names, original production numbers, and reproduction information. Features more than 20,000 listings with detailed descriptions including size, inscriptions, color, appearance, dates, and values.


Warm Glass

Warm Glass

Author: Philippa Beveridge

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1579906559

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An authoritative, extensively illustrated guide to making glass objects in a kiln. Provides detailed information on the history and traditional techniques of using a kiln in glasswork, along with instructions and examples designed to help you understand all the steps each technique requires.


Field Guide to Pattern Glass

Field Guide to Pattern Glass

Author: Mollie H. McCain

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9781574321760

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Mollie Helen McCain is one of America's recognized authorities on pattern glass. Her other books on the market, as well as her first edition of this book, have been very successful, and this new edition will be no exception. This large comprehensive volume contains hundreds of illustrations of patterns and a complete pricing system for thousands of pieces of pattern glass. Designed for ease in identification of early American glass, this book presents patterns according to molded characteristics -- circles, stars, plants, flowers, etc. -- so that collectors who don't know pattern names can easily locate pieces. All known names for patterns are given, and all patterns have been cross-indexed for the reader's convenience. In addition, lists of other books of patterns are provided. The book is divided into sections, including animals, circles, diamonds, facets, flowers, fruit, hobnails & beads, panels, people, plants, ribs & columns, squares & rectangles, shells, odds & ends. Pattern glass collectors must add this inclusive new guide to their bookshelves.


Looking at Glass

Looking at Glass

Author: Catherine Hess

Publisher: Getty Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 9780892367504

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This newest publication in the popular Looking At series deals with glass terminology. The often arcane technical terms relating to the production and decoration of glass, as well as names of special shapes of glass beakers, are defined in succinct language. Ranging from ancient Roman moldmade glass to modern pressed glass, this glossary is a handy guide for museum-goers and anyone interested in the art of glassmaking. Illustrated with samples of Roman, Renaissance, Victorian, and modern glass, as well as engravings showing glassmakers at work, the book is both a visual delight and an informative small reference work. Objects shown are from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum; the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York; and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. A short bibliography rounds out the volume.


A Century of Indiana Glass

A Century of Indiana Glass

Author: Craig Schenning

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764323034

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"The text provides a history of the Indian Glass company, shape and pattern definitions, identification and color guides. Prices are found in the captions and in tables within the text."--Cover.


Beaded Jewelry The Complete Guide

Beaded Jewelry The Complete Guide

Author: Susan Ray

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-12-17

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1440220964

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Your One-Stop Source for Beading Know-How Jewelry and beading expert Susan Ray, along with dozens of expert jewelry artists, bring you this complete tutorial for making your own jewelry to fit your personal style. Whether you prefer professional and polished, classic and elegant, or casual and comfortable, you will find the designs and information needed to complete your jewelry pieces using this book. You will also benefit from valuable lessons in: • Bead history • Bead sizing, definitions, weights and charts • Organizing and caring for your beads • Stringing basics • Preparing findings and closures, found objects and vintage findings • Creating beads with metal clay, polymer clay, lampwork and more • Stitching with beads • Selling your jewelry With so much essential information within these pages, Beaded Jewelry the Complete Guide is your one-stop source for everything you need to know about beading.