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MAKING GLASS BEADS BY CINDY JENKINS. This book opens your eyes to the wonderful world of beads. It gives great instructions on making beads, twisties, feathering, adding metals, and much more. This book is a must for the Bead Artist, from Beginner to Advanced. |
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| THE FANCIFUL FLORAL BEADS OF LEAH FAIRBANKS. This book has advanced techniques for wonderful floral beads. They include Morning Glory, Iris Medallion, Fuchsias on Red Brick Urn, Daisy Bead.Also instructions for Rainbow Latticino. |
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THE CLASSIC BEAD SHAPES OF JIM SMIRCICH This book has instructions for Black Lace Bead, Black Web bead a VanGogh Flower Bead, and more. |
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| THE DECORATED BEADS OF KATE FOWLE. This advanced book is full of exciting techniques including Optic Mold Canes, Electroforming, also how to make a wonderful Prehistoric Goddess Bead. |
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by Christine Stewart This 44-page book includes designs for mosaic vessels, water gardens, fountains, birdbaths and bird feeders. Glass mosaics is a fun way of creating in stained glass ... "we are able to use this shimmering art form to decorate functional items for our home and garden". Chris comes from the mid-north coast of New South Wales. CKE Publications, 2000. 44 pages. Also by Christine Stewart - Mosaic Mirrors, Platters and More. |
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Tiffany Garden
Book One: Stepping Stones and Bricks by Julie Bishop-Day This book contains 8 patterns for 16" hexagonal stepping stones and 10 brick-sized patterns. It has full instructions and colour photos on the covers. The Glass Workbench, Inc., 1995. 20 pages. |
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Book Two: Mosaic Tables, Stepping Stones and Bricks by Jean Bishop and Julie Bishop-Day This book contains easy to follow instructions for more than 20 full-size patterns for 14" round tables, stepping stones and bricks. Patterns include Butterfly, Dragonfly, Geranium, Sun and Moon. The Glass Workbench, Inc., 1996. 80 pages. |
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Tiffany Garden
Benches by Jean Bishop and Julie Bishop-Day This book contains 6 full-sized bench patterns and 9 companion designs using various Tiffany garden forms. The Glass Workbench, Inc., 1999. 16 pages, plus pattern sheets. |
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Borders by Julie Bishop-Day Ten curved border stones connect end to end to make a 1.2 metre circle. Use them to surround a flowerbed, tree, pond or birdbath. 16 full-size patterns are included in this book. The Glass Workbench, Inc., 1998. 20 pages plus pattern sheets. |
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Stepping Stones:
Patterns for Easy to Make Stained Glass Stepping Stones by Donna Schulze Full-sized patterns for 12 easy-to-make stepping stones. Patterns include Iris, Goldfish, Sunflower, Waterlily and house numbers. Papillon Publications, Inc. 1996. |
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| Old World Summer (105.4 x 76.2 cm) Step back in time to a romantic summer afternoon on the terrace. Inside the Secret Garden Designs by Carolyn Kyle These two intermediate to advanced designs from the Carolyn Kyle Premier Design Series include Layout Sheets, Pattern Sheets, Material Lists and Instructions. Suitable for copper foil. CKE Publications have made these available at a reduced price for Australian glass artists: |
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Begonia Lamp Fuschia Lamp Cascading Grape Lamp Designs by Carol Conti These three lamp designs are from the Carolyn Kyle Premier Design Series "Tiffany Revisited" range. CKE Publications have made these available at a reduced price for Australian glass artists: |
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| Pull-Toy Patterns
for Stained Glass by Susanne Clarke 16 patterns for glass pull-toys - art glass objects of fun for all ages. Scarab Glass Works, 1999. |
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A step-by-step guide to creating glass projects using stained glass and copper sheet foil. Projects include address plate, picture frames, mirrors, boxes and more. Eastman Publishing, 2000. 64 pages. Other books by Kay Bain Werner include Solder Magic, More Solder Magic, Baubles, Dangles and Beads. |
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| Religious Stained
Glass for Today by Bill Hillman This book takes you through designing with commitees, colour and technical considerations, Christain symbols, and how these can be interpreted in Glass. It contains many designs. CKE Publications, 1990. 56 pages. |
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 Strictly Business by Cindy Bowman Patterns for business card holders and desk accessories in stained glass in 28 themes. including sports, plants and flowers and art deco. CKE Publications, 2000. 32 pages. |
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| Shades of Glass:
Lamp Designs by Bev Diaczuk This book has 16 designs for glass shades for hanging and table lamps. Several of the designs feature bevels. Shades of Glass Designs (Distributed by CKE Publications), 2000. 48 pages. |
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Georgeous in Glass by Debra Felberg Oxley 34 designs for panels for Tiffany Style windows, sidelights and transoms, and photos of the finished panels. The designs in this book are Intermediate to Advanced. CKE Publications, 1999. 36 pages. |
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| Butterflies:
Nature's Stained Glass by Suzan Vrba-Stacy Make colourful butterfly suncatchers, plant spikes and ornaments. Patterns for 23 species of butterflies are included, along with instructions. CKE Publications, 1998. 32 pages. |
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| Kid Zone by Donna Schulze 31 delightful suncatcher and photo frame designs for children. These items would make great gifts for baby showers, birthdays, or for that special Grandma or Grandad. Papillon Publications, Inc., 2000. 32 pages. |
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For Baby by Adam Johnson Full-size patterns for a picture frame, bedroom lamp, tissue holder and night light. Six different overlay designs provided: Baby Feet, Duckie, Balloons, Bunny, Teddy Bear and Cherub. Wonderful baby gifts. Willimon Arts, Inc., 2000 |
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| For the Kitchen by Nancy M. Willimon Another great book for gifts. Full-size patterns include hanging lamp, canister set, utensil box and napkin holder. Overlay designs provided: Grape Vine, Ivy Vine, South Western, Apples and Pears, Victorian and Pansies. Willimon Arts, Inc., 2000 |
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World War II
Fighter Planes in Stained Glass by Jim Hunt This book contains 24 realistic WWII fighter planes, including Spitfire, Black Widow, P51 Mustang, DH98 Mosquito and 262 Messersmitt. Full size patterns, colour photographs, tip and hints. SGN Publishing, 2000. 30 pages. |
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| Mosaic Art Table
Top Treasures by Nuala Nutkiket, Penny Holmes and Jennifer Daniels Folder with 12 full size patterns for round and hexagon mosaic table tops, with step-by-step directions. Diamond Tech International, 2000. |
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Pennsylvania Dutch
Stepping Stones by Elaine M. Fossler Folder with 12 full size patterns for round and hexagon mosaic stepping stones, with step-by-step directions. Based on traditional Pennsylvania Dutch good luck signs. Diamond Tech International, 2000. |
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