
Dictionary of Glass by Charles Bray
Charles Bray has gathered together the various aspects of glass technology and practice in the only reference available of its kind. This second edition is entirely redesigned, with all new illustrations and updated entries to discuss new technologies and techniques. Aimed at all people who work with glass, whether professional, amateur, teacher or student, glassblower, etcher, engraver, stained glass artist, or industrial glass worker, A Dictionary of Glass covers both technical and artistic aspects of working with glass in a practical, easily referenced format. The book is arranged as a lexicon of words and phrases, covering technical terms, materials, equipment, processes, and practices. Some of the entries offer succinct definitions; others are detailed articles that illuminate the subject in greater depth, many illustrated by photographs and diagrams. Also included are detailed appendices listing suppliers, schools providing glass courses, museums with important glass collections, and a useful bibliography.
"[This book] has a bit of everything. . . It looks good, both visually (large-scale, hard-back, glossy) and in terms of content." * Glass Art Society News *
"This dictionary does an excellent job of covering techniques, materials, and equipment, and is effectively illustrated with drawings and photographs. Background information important to glass work, such as explanations of electrical and chemical terms, is also well presented." * Choice *
"This dictionary does an excellent job of covering techniques, materials, and equipment, and is effectively illustrated with drawings and photographs. Background information important to glass work, such as explanations of electrical and chemical terms, is also well presented." * Choice *
Charles Bray is a well-known glass artist. He is the retired head of the Glass and Ceramics Department at Sunderland University. His work is in museum collections throughout the world.
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ISBN 13 | 9780812236194 |
ISBN 10 | 081223619X |
Title | Dictionary of Glass |
Author | Charles Bray |
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Publisher | University of Pennsylvania Press |
Year published | 2001-12-03 |
Number of pages | 256 |
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