Books

Learn kiln formed glass from working glass artists. This category collects instructional books on glass fusing, kiln casting, and image transfer, from first-project basics through advanced technique. Authors include Lynn Haunstein, Brenda Griffith, Jayne Persico, Christy Rector, and Terrie Banhazl, alongside the Bullseye Glass TechBook and a mold project book from Creative Paradise.

What's in this category at AGS

• Beginner guides: Basic Glass Fusing by Lynn Haunstein, Beginners Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass by Brenda Griffith, and Beginning Fusing and Beyond by Christy Rector cover glass selection, cutting, kiln setup, and firing your first pieces.
• Project books: 40 Great Glass Fusing Projects by Lynn Haunstein and the Fused Glass Flowers Molds Book from Creative Paradise supply full-size patterns and step-by-step photos for bowls, plates, vases, and more.
• Advanced technique: Kiln Formed Glass Beyond the Basics by Brenda Griffith, Glass Kiln Casting by Jayne Persico, and Innovative Adornments by Jayne Persico move into casting and kiln formed jewelry.
• Specialty references: Fusing Images on Glass by Terrie Banhazl covers decals and image transfer, and the Bullseye Glass TechBook is a compact technical reference for Bullseye methods and firing.

Choosing a glass fusing book

New to fusing, start with Basic Glass Fusing or the Beginners Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass. If you already fire regularly, the Beyond the Basics and kiln casting titles add new methods, and the project books are a fast source of proven patterns. Fusing Images on Glass pairs well with the decal sheets we carry.