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Newbie ??

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:44 pm
by robi
Hi Everyone,
I am new to fusing and this is my 1st post. I am Impatiently and excitedly waiting for my Jen-ken kiln to be delivered, which I bought for annealing my beads but am quite eager to fuse as well. I plan on taking a class or two but would love to pick up a few beginning fusing books, so I may start playing and breaking in my new toy. :oops: My question is: of the many books available, which ones do you all think would be the best to start with. Took me forever to decide on what kiln I wanted to start with (as I know I will be getting a bigger one later on). Thanks in advance for all your help. Have been a lurker here for a while and have learned soo much from everyone. :lol: Thank you!!!

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2004 11:55 pm
by Lynn g
Welcome to fusing, Robi! Get Brad's Warm Glass book...I wish I hadn't waited so long to get my copy. I also like Gil Reynolds' "Fused Glass Handbook" (see Fusion HQ link above) and Petra Kaiser's "Introduction to Glass Fusing"...both very project-oriented and applicable to all sizes of kilns.

Have fun!

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 12:02 am
by Cher
Along with the excellent books mentioned above, Don' miss the tutorial right here right now at WARMGLASS.com! It's da bomb!

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2004 12:43 am
by robi
Lynn,
Thanks for links and quick reply on books> Checked em out. Will definitely get brads warm glass book and probably the intro to fusing
I'm sure those will keep me pretty busy till kiln arrives. Thank you

YoDuh, Thanks for info on tutorial~ will check it out.

Time to spend and learn!!!
Thank you Thank you 8)