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Making Glass Beads - $14.95 Your price - $12.00
Beads that are multicolored, grooved, feathered or foiled, and decorated with spots, dots, eyes, and stripes: no matter which of these designs in glass you choose, the results will be beautiful. Detailed instructions and magnificent photos, along with scores of valuable tips and tricks, guide crafters through an awesome array of techniques, making this the best guide to glass beading ever. The creative journey begins with making a simple bead; proceeds to easy variations, such as overwraps and raked patterns; and ends exquisitely with beads shimmering with different metals and featuring millefiori, sculpting, and hollowing. The author lives in Skokie, IL. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color.

The Complete Guide-Glass Beadmaking- $24.95 Your price- $19.95
Glass beadmaking has become a crafting phenomenon, and this colorful reference features a rich repertoire of creative ideas. Splashed across the splendid pages in eye-catching photos are all the most popular types of beads, accompanied by the newest, most innovative techniques. The instructions begin with the basics: how to light the torch, wind and cool the bead, and shape the glass into barrels, cones, and discs. As beadmakers' skills develop, they can expand their horizons by experimenting with enamel; using mica dust to form an iridescent sheen; and applying silver, gold, and copper leaf to layers of glass.

The Complete Guide to Glass Painting - $17.95 Your price - $15.00
``Dazzling full-color photographs instruct and inspire... you will learn every step of this beautiful craft covering everything from basic outlining to special paint effects, from cutting glass to stenciling and stamping color....in addition to a comprehensive guide to the different paints.... A motif library of of 400 designs...offers unlimited potential."—Glass Craftsman. 8 3/4 X 11 1/2. all in color.

Fast Glass Painting - $22.95 Your price - $18.50
With this inspirational guide, you can choose projects to complete ``in an instant," ``in an hour," or ``in an afternoon." ``Instant" projects include a Suncatcher and Spiral Vase. ``In an hour" make a Chinese Lacquered Box, Mosaic Panel, and a Coordinating Shade. The ``afternoon" creations feature a Folk Art Panel and Seaside Mirror. 8 3/4 X 11 1/2. all in color.

Glass Art - $14.95 Your price - $12.00
With glass paint, almost any glass surface can glow with the look of stained glass. Turn a window into a work of art with a painted glass border, or hang painted glass in a window for a festive holiday or party mood. 8 1/2 X 10. 50 in color, 101 b/w illus..

Glass Painting for the First Time - $12.95 Your price - $10.95
``To every crafts question, there is at least one answer, which is how crafter Sorensen approaches novices' queries....Most of the 35 projects are fairly simple...such as a funky tea set coordinating different types of white ware through colorful stripes, dots, and circles. In contrast, the five artisans featured at the end reveal very upscale handicrafts, ready for purchase in any urban gift shop."—Booklist. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color

Glass Painting in an Afternoon - $14.95 Your price - $12.00
``Prolific is Mickey Baskett's middle name....Her trademarks are simple design that is easy to copy, lots of color used harmoniously, and very thorough and detailed instructions. In addition to straight brush strokes, other manners of application include sponging, and textural effects...35 projects are grouped by type, including mugs, lamps, vases, and...serving ware....Crafters will agree that this beats the paint-a-plate-type studio now popular."—Booklist. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color

New Ideas in Glass Painting - $14.95 Your price - $12.00
Hand-painted glass is everywhere—from chic boutiques to home décor stores. And it's so simple to make, with paints that air dry or set in a conventional oven; delightfully original techniques; templates; and inspiring projects that range from very easy (small jewel-like votives) to complex (a printed leaf table). 8 1/2 X 10. all in color.

Painting on Glass - $17.95 Your price - $15.00
These 60 fresh, attractive projects —easy to paint and with templates—are aimed at the beginner who can't even draw a straight line. Projects include tableware, barware, garden lights, votives, a clock, and a painted glass door. A gallery of contemporary painted glass will inspire. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color

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