Dragon Glass – An Introduction to the Fusing and Slumping of Glass.

The fascinating craft of fusing brought to you in an easy to follow format. Step-by-step instructions for kiln and mould preparation. How to make attractive and functional items using Bullseye colored glass or easily obtainable float glass. Shows a wonderful "gallery" of pictures including glassware and molds to inspire you to create your own masterpieces. This is a hobby that can be a successful home-based business. Satisfy your creative talents  while earning money. These video tpaes show you all you need to know to start this fascinating craft. Learn from ther comfort of your armchair. Project patterns are included.

Tape one features how to prepare your kiln and moulds for firing. Project one is a small colored bowl with a floral motif. Project two is a free standing fish ornament and more. Tape two shows how to make a large fish bowl with glass applique design, a small enameled bowl, a glass "basket weaving" and more.  Two Tapes. Code: 70031 Price 60.00

Dragon Glass – Answers Ideas and Troubleshooting Kiln Fired Glass.

A follow up to "An Introduction to the Fusing and Slumping of Glass", this video set expands on the basic warm glass techniques and also introduces other exciting methods indluding the use of drop molds, metal inclusions, multiple layers and Mother of Pearl Powder. The video provides detailed firing programs for various types of glass, plus down to earth advice on the use of pottery kilns for glass working. For the more expert glass worker, the tips and troubleshooting sections are invaluable reference material. Bubbles, avalanching, devitrification, too much glass, too little glass, attaching wire hooks – all the do's and dont's are clearly demonstrated and explained. AN essential item in every glass worker's library. Two Tapes. Code: 70032 Price: 60.00

DRAGON GLASS – DECOUPAGE UNDER GLASS & ADVANCED BACK-GROUND TECHNIQUES

This is an instructional video with a difference, as it not only gives inspiration to the glass worker by showing how to create a ready market for hand made glass pieces, but also caters to the decoupage enthusiast desiring different and interesting approaches to exsisting methods. Decoupage and paint tips clearly explained and tips abound. From glue chip to gold leaf to Mother of Pearl Powders - both the novice and experienced crafters will find useful information on this video. One tape. Code: 70044 Price: 40.00

DRAGON GLASS – FABULOUS FUSING WITH FLOSING GLASS

Fabulous fusing with flosing glass gives you vital techniques and product information to add vibrant color and three dimensional efffects to your slumped glassware. Shows you how to create bubbles when you need them. How to incorporate an intricate pattern or logo into a bowl and much more. A complete visual and creative workshop. How to use colored float glass compatible sheet glass. Instructions on how to apply colored glass paste and stringers. Step-by-step guide to using frit, paints and bubble powders. Use the ideas in the tape to create your own unique product range. Code: 70045 Price: 40.00

ELEMENTS by Robert Mickelsen

Mickelsen Studios presents the second of a series of videotapes of fine lampworking. "In Elements, I not only demonstrate the construction of a complex graal vessel, but I also talk about the philosophy of my work, my dreams, inspirations, and aspirations" says Mickelsen. 51 minutes. Hard Glass, intermediate-advanced. Code: 70029 Price: 40.00

FLAMEWORK: AN INTIMATE ART by Suellen Fowler

Suellen has been flameworking borosilicate glass for more than thirty years and her experience shows in her first video. She will show you her secrets on how to do what she is so famous for: custom mixing colors, exquisite perfume bottles, toy spinning tops and a fire breathing dragon. Hard Glass, Intermediate- advanced. Code: 70033 Price: 40.00

When Frogs Talk by Nancy Nagel.

Nancy's unique Pyrex sculptures appear in galleries from coast to coast as she is one of the top flameworkers in the United States. In this video she demonstrates her planning and preparation as well as close up video of her techniques for producing her colorful hollow sculptures. The subject is a whimsical grinning frog perfume bottle holding a multifaceted flower while hanging on to a footed stem or reed and buzzed by a dragonfly bottle stopper. The use of color and process can be translated into a host of design ideas by flameworkers. 55 minutes Code: 70034 Price: 40.00

ENAMEL BEADMAKING by Pam East.

Thirty minute video and accompanying 25 page booklet show you how to make flameworked beads using copper tubing as a foundation and then applying powered or granulated enamels and glass. Soft Glass, beginning. Code: 70035 Price: 35.00

WHAT IS MAN? ASPECTS OF SCALE IN FLAMEWORKED SCULPTURE by Milon Townsend

This forty-five minute video will help flameworkers think on a different scale, to be willing to try a larger piece than they might have thought possible. You will see demonstrated; bridges to keep extremities from moving; preheated glass pontils to facilitate the handling of the piece; soaking at a given temperature to allow continuous working of the piece; and use of a burner as a hand torch to melt and move glass on an object from one plane or shape to another. Hard Glass, Advanced. Code: 70036 Price: 40.00

FLAMEWORKING WITH TEAMWORK, TECHNOLOGY & SCALE by Milon Townsend

This forty-five minute video illustrates how artist Milon Townsend collaborates with other glass artists to create one of his 'Tidal Pool' series of paperweights. The camera then follows one of his 'Body Language' sculptures through from beginning to completion, bringing together the waterjet, diamond grinder, abrasive blaster and ultraviolet adhesives to serve the idea represented in the artwork. Finally, the tape gives a brief glimpse into the setup and process involved in making large solid flameworked pieces. Hard Glass, advanced. Code: 70037 Price: 40.00

BEADS AND BEYOND by LeRoy Goertz

In this ninety minute flameworking video, LeRoy shows how to use borosilicate glass tubes and colored rods to create beads, figures, perfume bottles and hummingbirds. Also covered are studio setup and safety procedures. Hard Glass, Beginning. Code: 70038 Price: 40.00

BLOWN BEADS by Douglas Remschneider

Solid beads weighing you down? Blow them away with light weight blown beads! Doug Remschneider demonstrates how to blow beads with step by step instructions. He will show you how to use borosilicate colored frits and powders, how to pull points, or how to construct a blown bead using the much easier "tube & rod" method. He makes 5 lightweight beads, including how to make a native head, which is one of Doug's signature pieces. As an added feature to this video, he shows how to turn a blown bead into a miniature perfume bottle with a flared bottom. Hard Glass, Intermediate. Code: 70039 Price: 40.00

SECRETS TO MAKING GLASS JARS, VOLUME I

Learn new techniques for pulling latticinos, ribbon latticinos, and beautiful color. Learn easily and effortlessly how to properly pull points. Step by step instruction shows you how to make great gifts. Sure-fire techniques to making beautiful rims that come out perfect every time. Finally, a video for that glass jar lover. Approx. 55 minutes. Hard Glass, beginning,intermediate. Code: 70040 Price: 30.00

SECRETS TO MAKING GLASS JARS, VOLUME II

This video continues where volume one leaves off. Experience new techniques for making beautiful jars. Learn how to apply dichroic, millefiori, and magnifiers to your artwork. Covers more on sculpting and forming of the base, body and rim. Approx. 60 minutes. Hard Glass, intermediate. Code: 70041 Price: 40.00

MAKING HAND BLOWN WINE GOBLETS

If you love drinking wine or know someone who does, they're sure to love hand blown wine goblets. Wine goblets are great for craft fairs or make great gifts during the holidays. Step by step instructions in creating goblets. Approx. 55 minutes. Hard Glass, Intermediate. Code: 70042 Price: 50.00

BOHEMIAN BEADMAKING by Shari Maxson Hopper

In this 48 minute video you will get a look into East Germany, Czechoslovakia and West Germany before the "Wall" came down and just afterwards. We will see how glass tubing and rods for beadmaking are made, glass eyes being made at the torch, buttonmaking with bead rod and torch, cottage workshops making pressed glass beads one at a time using a variety of old techniques and tools, and a factory of 40 workers making wound beads.

Where does our beadmaking tradition come from in the U.S.? Why does our torch point upwards? Why are U.S. beadmakers suffering work related injuries? The answers can be found in the video documentary Bohemian Beadmaking. Soft Glass. Code: 70043 Price: 40.00