Item Name:
The Joy of Fusing
SKU:
BK175
Description:
The Joy of Fusing is a printed instructional book focused on kiln-formed glass work, written to walk artists through foundational fusing methods and then build those skills through guided projects. It is constructed as a step-by-step learning reference with process explanations and project-based instruction, and it includes 27 projects designed to introduce fusing techniques to artists of all skill levels. The author is Randy Wardell and Carole Harris Wardell. The ISBN is 0919985610.
How it is used:
- Use the early projects to build reliable fundamentals such as glass cutting, clean assembly, and understanding how stacked glass behaves as it heats and softens.
- Work through the mold-focused sections to learn when to use drape and slump forms, how to prepare molds, and how to plan for shrinkage and shape change during firing.
- Use the project sequence as a structured practice plan, repeating the same forms with different glass combinations to develop consistency in design, thickness control, and finished edges.
- Apply the techniques to production work by adapting the included projects into repeatable items such as small dishes, tiles, and jewelry components.
