Item Name:
Intro to Glassblowing - Homer Hoyt
SKU:
BK191
Description:
In this generously illustrated book, the author assumes the reader has no previous knowledge of glassworking. He starts the pupil, as he has his classroom students for many years, at the beginning. Homer Hoyt provides a clear enumeration and description of the eight basic lampworking procedures, beginning with fundamentals such as how to hold a glass rod and progressing through a carefully ordered series of projects. These projects introduce methods that result in impressive but achievable sculptures. Along the way, the book emphasizes safety and includes discussion of the history and science behind the art, practical matters from the home bench, and business aspects of glassblowing. The book also includes profiles and sample works of several sculptors.
How it is used:
- Learn the foundational lampworking procedures in a structured progression
- Follow project-based instruction to build practical skill at the torch
- Use as a safety-focused reference for proper studio habits and technique
- Study historical and scientific context that supports better process control
- Apply the guidance to develop achievable sculptural forms in glass
