SMALL KILN, BIG CREATIVITY

A Beginner's Guide to Microwave Kiln Glass Projects, Fusing Skills, and Artistic Exploration

von Luther Harvey

294 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Small Kiln, Big Creativity: A Beginner's Guide to Microwave Kiln Glass Projects, Fusing Skills, and Artistic ExplorationDiscover the creative possibilities of glass fusing with a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to microwave kiln glass art.Small Kiln, Big Creativity guides aspiring glass artists through the fundamentals of working with a microwave kiln to create beautiful small-scale fused-glass projects. From understanding glass compatibility and mastering basic fusing techniques to experimenting with color, layering, texture, pattern, and composition, this book provides a structured foundation for developing confidence and creative skill.Readers are introduced to essential equipment, workspace preparation, safe handling practices, glass selection, cutting, cleaning, arranging, firing, cooling, and evaluating finished pieces. The book emphasizes thoughtful experimentation and encourages artists to document their results, learn from unexpected outcomes, and gradually develop their own artistic approach.Projects progress from simple fused-glass pieces to pendants and jewelry components, decorative tiles, miniature artworks, dishes, trays, seasonal creations, and more. Later chapters explore advanced layering, creative composition, troubleshooting, personal collections, and the development of an individual style.Whether you are completely new to glass fusing or looking for an accessible way to explore small-scale kiln-fired artwork, Small Kiln, Big Creativity offers a clear path from first experiments to a more intentional and personal practice.Small kiln. Simple beginnings. Endless creative possibilities.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798174477858
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.09.2026
• Größe: 279 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Independently published