Advanced flameworking

This book is phenomenal in its depth and breadth. The author has gone the full distance in developing and creating what can only be described as one of the finest examples of step-by-step instruction that one could have for learning the intricacies of lampworking and the subtleties of the craft. The book is beautifully illustrated with hundreds of full color highly detailed photographs and explanations on creating colored cane and the subtleties of sculpting glass along with an exhaustive listing of the tools and setup of a lampworking studio. Anyone having an interest in the craft of lampworking would be hard-pressed to find a more detailed book on the subject then this one. As the title of this review states this is 'The Book Not to be Without if You are a Lampworker".

The detailed instructions and examples on how to create sculptures and work borosilicate glass, the description of procedures step-by-step, and the numerous photographs make this book a must-have for the sculptural flameworker.