P??te de Verre

Bringing together the different aspects of p??te de verre for beginners and advanced glassmakers alike. Why the increasing interest in p??te de verre throughout the international glass art community? In this go-to resource, learn the reasons behind the current shift of perception regarding translucent versus opaque glassâ and perhaps even see glass itself in a different way. Both Stewart and ? rvik are glass artists and educators, and their guidance here offers an unparalleled experience. For makers, detailed process instructions are included, plus unique glass color recipes for making your own glass palette to facilitate experimentation and reduce costs. A comprehensive history of the 5,000-year-old technique incorporates new authoritative research correcting previous perceptions of p??te de verre's place in history. Illustrating the new shift in insights of what glass art is and what it can do, this book captures almost every aspect of p??te de verre. Bridging the span from traditional to contemporary practice, it shows the versatility of this â chameleonâ material through interviews with and work by 23 contemporary glass artists. It opens up the field of glass, allowing us to understand, use, and then go beyond traditions and push the boundaries for glass sculpture.