ART OF FIRE

If you have ever been curious about glassblowing, The Art of Fire: Beginning Glassblowing is just the book to help lead you through the process of making glass art. If you have some experience with hot glass, The Art of Fire will teach the subtleties and tricks that make you more proficient. With its engaging tone, this Second Edition is humorous, straightforward, and packed with practical information. Over 500 color photographs and illustrations provide excellent visuals to support the text. The Art of Fire also teaches you quickly how to manipulate the glass through a series of optional, structured lessons and exercises. The main chapters are followed by an appendix, the Fifty Fixes, which explains, diagnoses, and cures the most common glassblowing problems. The book not only tells you how to do things right, but also tells you how to handle the things that go wrong. James McKelvey began teaching glassblowing in 1987 and has taught thousands of students how to safely play with fire. He is a co-founder of Third Degree Glass Factory (www.stlglass.com) in St. Louis, MO, and a popular speaker on the art of glassblowing.