glass blowing and working

"Through existential quandaries, nose squeezes, and fruit-related torture, Muco's devotion to her beloved Mr. Komatsu never wavers. She's loving life, even when a dubious new kid appears on the block--though now Ushiko's got the rumblies?!"--Back cover.

"Through cherry blossom season and the mysteries of 'Christmas' to the joy and heartache of Valentine's Day, Muco endures the pain of trips to the vet and the humiliation of learning a new trick, all while fending off potential rivals for the affection of her beloved Mr. Komatsu"--Back cover.

Introduces mould-making techniques for casting glass.

An introduction to the art of kiln-formed glass, looking at materials, tools, and supplies, discussing studio set-up and safety, describing the techniques of cutting glass, kiln forming, and firing, and including instructions for various projects, and templates.

As a child in fifteenth-century Murano, Italy, Marietta Barovier is drawn to her father's workshop and, although glass blowing is men's work, she later revives the lost art of millefiori.

Discover how sand is transformed into glass in this beautiful book.

A look at how recycled glass is converted into marbles. Also visits a marbles tournament in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Examines the art of glass blowing, describing the processes used to create glass objects, the tools and equipment needed, the attraction of glass blowing, and its history.