| Glass Blowing Contributor(s): Lynde, Carleton J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1410102726 ISBN-13: 9781410102720 Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL) OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2003 Annotation: Originally published under the title Experimental Glass Blowing for Boys in the early 20th century, this book contains a series of 80 "experiments" designed to teach the basic techniques of lampwork. The book discusses types of glass, how to cut, bend, and stretch glass tubes and rods, sealing a tube, blowing a bubble, joining tubes, how to cut window glass and bottles, boring a hole in glass, etc. The experiments include kids' stuff like squirt bottles, pea shooters and whistles, as well as more practical fare such as a drinking tube, siphon, nozzles, and a spirit level. Over 100 illustrations. At the time of original publication Carleton J. Lynde, Ph.D., was Professor of Physics at MacDonald College in Quebec, Canada. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Glass & Glassware |
| Dewey: 748.202 |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 6.08" W x 8.98" (0.26 lbs) 68 pages |