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the definitive work on Harry Clarke quite a difficult read but one to dip in and out of: The life and work of Harry Clarke by Nicola Gordon Bowe. Isbn 0-7165-2452-X

It may be stained glass, but check out Harry Clarke on the web for more info. Irish artist born in Dublin turn of last century. Amazing effects with acid etching frequently compared with Aubrey Beardsley in style but way better.

Guide des Verriers is a guide by French region for all glass and ceramic artistes. ISBN2-908988-12-7 and it lists thermoformage as kiln process. Les arts du feu contact http://www.lesartsdufeu.com is an organisation which aims to increase awareness of glass art including kiln formed. Finally, SARS-P...

nichrome wire is used in ceramic kilns and can be bought from Bath Potters or alternatively Creative Glass is Rochester. Carolyn

Great work. do you know why the copper in your plate and heron did not turn black but the other one did? They look like they have similar size borders, were they fired differently. Carolyn

I have just been given a recipe for mold making that consists of 1 part by volume of each of the following: 1 part flint or quartz plus 1 part fine casting plaster plus 1 part water. Add dry ingredients to water and stir well by hand to eliminate any lumps then add 2 Tbs of glass fibers or vermiculi...

Chap's name is Mike Rowe, I'm pretty sure the kilns he rents would meet your requirement

Creative glass guild in Bristol offer rental time on kilns, but I'm not sure of the size. If they can't help there is another chap nearby I forget his name but he is the technical kiln guru for Hetleys in London so they could probably help you. Alternatively, the Liquid Glass Centre in Wiltshire als...

Sorry can't help with info on new belt sanders, but here, the local window glass supplier garage was open and there in front of me was a beautiful brand new water fed belt sander, I thought I was in heaven. I asked if I could have a look at it and who was the manufacturer and why had they bought a n...