The Starving Artist's Lampwork Project Book (Paperback)

Paperback. The Starving Artist's Lampwork Project Book includes 18 illustrated step-by-step lampworked glass projects for the beginning lampworker. Starting with a brief tutorial of basic lampworking methods, the techniques and projects included here were originally created for use in rehabilitation centers for soldiers returning from overseas after World War II. Also known as scientific glassblowing, lampwork is a method of manipulating glass rods and tubes in a gas torch flame to construct a variety of practical and artistic items. No furnace is required, and the necessary tools and materials can be readily obtained at reasonable cost. The projects included herein originally appeared in a series of World War II-era manuals published for use in rehabilitation centers for U.S. military veterans returning from overseas after the war. Glass blowing is just one of the "useful" trades taught to the returning Vets. --From the book. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…