Beginning Glassblowing

by Edward T. Schmid

A practical guide for the beginning glassblower.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art

120 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well here it is! I finally read it cover to cover. Anyone who blows glass already knows what everyone who blows glass thinks of this book, so there’s not much point in reviewing it. Just buy it.

[AlegnaB † · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book from the author, whom I met at a hot glass festival. I've never worked with hot glass, but I enjoy watching glass objects being made. This book was very informative. The text was lettered by hand in all capital letters, and the author didn't have an editor, so there are quite a few errors, which may make the book difficult and aggravating for some people to read.

[Mamie Winkelman-Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

He also wrote a Bathroom Reader, which is pretty fantastic. They don't have it listed on here, though. If you know anything about the drama that goes on in a hot shop you have to read it!

[Mike]

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[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

the book we used in a weekend glassblowing course- did the job

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to reinforce those skills when you are away from the hot shop, trying to remember the steps and tools.