Perfect For Every Skill Level Each issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly has over a dozen full-size patterns, materials listings, glass color suggestions, and color photos of completed projects. Using the full color step-by-step instructions you can create projects in many types of glass art, from stained glass to mosaics to fusing and flameworking. With the pattern pull-outs, variety of projects and wealth of information, each issue is an excellent value. New for Summer 2009 Be sure to catch the Summer 2009 issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly, where you and 39;ll find techniques for lettering with paint on glass, Tiffany reproduction glass painting, fusing with geometric designs, custom sparkling windows and beautiful boxes with the latest molds from Colour de Verre. Also find a beginner project where you can learn to make a funky free-form geometric design wind chime created with glass gems and bent came, a fluted dish hummingbird feeder, and tapestry wall art. Tips for the care and feeding of your glass club. Also check this issue for favorite regular features on New Products, New Books and Patterns, What and 39;s Hot, Industry News, and full-size patterns available only from GPQ. While supplies last. Projects in the additional images are from this issue of the magazine, featuring the art of Lisa Vogt, Lawrence Jacobson, Deb Bowen, and Leslie Gibs.

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Turn Your Passion Into Profit – Sell Your Art Like A Pro. Set up and run a thriving home-based craft business. With easy-to-follow worksheets learn how to successfully be your own boss. Get professional advice on everything from estimating start-up costs to managing your business and developing new products.

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Great Ideas for Your Cabinets and Windows Give your kitchen an upgrade with art glass windows, tiles and cabinet doors. Anna Verbsky Sagami brings you exciting new ideas for the kitchen, featuring simple and elegant designs. Themes range from Contemporary to Prairie to Southwest to Victorian. Patterns will show you how to create wonderful effects with textured, beveled, fused, etched, and painted glass elements. There and 39;s even a section on designing your own tile borders, great for kitchen back splashes. This book is a best seller. Images from book. Artist and author Anna Verbsky Sagami. Song bird cabinet door by artist Michelle McDowell.

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This 35 minute video shows how to give your artwork a clear glass-like finish. Artist Robin Evans shows how easy it is to add Liquifusion to your own art projects with great step-by-step instructions. Bonus info includes how to use and care for Liquifusion products and projects. Liquifusion is a trademarked name. Liquifusion products sold separately.

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How to Make Your Art, Craft, Design, Writing or Publishing Business More Efficient, More Satisfying, and More Profitable. Make your business more satisfying and profitable by implementing the best ideas and information from 80 professionals in the craft industry. This book provides an intimate and revealing look at how creative people live and work at home. With a heavy emphasis on computer technology and related products, Make It Profitable explains the different ways creative people are using technology to manage their businesses and increase productivity, sales and profits. Features 13 unique Networking Sessions, helpful checklists, 48 informative sidebars, 60 illustrations and photos, and selected business resources. 336 pages.

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Everything You Need to Know to Build Your Business Turn your passion into profit. With a combination of inspiration and practical knowledge, this comprehensive guide offers up-to-date information on how to be a successful professional artist. It goes way beyond just crafts shows everything is covered, from developing products to drafting a business plan, from marketing to exhibiting in galleries. Learn how to efficiently design your pieces, set up a studio, hire employees, set prices and keep your creative spirit inspired. Delphi Success Stories Read about other Delphi customers who turned their hobby into a profitable business. Find them at www.delphiglass.com/sellyourart .

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The Ultimate Guide to Ceramic Tiles With more than 70,000 copies sold, Angelica Pozo and 39;s Handmade Tiles has delighted crafters everywhere, and whetted their appetites for more beautiful ideas. You and 39;ll find just what you and 39;re looking for in these dozen ceramic tile projects, which include everything from trivets to tabletops to stepping stones. The wealth of practical, visually breathtaking information covered here includes everything from design and formation through decoration and site installation, making this manual an absolute must in every ceramics and home improvement library. Find out about basic tools and materials, glaze application, and techniques for making slab tiles. Get the lowdown on mosaics, and stamped, carved, and inlaid designs. With these techniques, even beginning crafters can start working fast, and move on to simple stair risers, a kitchen backsplash, and an exquisite window surround. Author Angelica Pozo also edited 500 Tiles (Item 45533) a lavishly illustrated and inspirational book that explores modern ceramic and mosaic art.

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Learn to craft highly textural and vividly colored icons, boxes, tables, items of personal adornment and more, using a combination of manufactured tiles and handmade tiles. Techniques for creating the tiles include painting and glazing, stamping, embedding items like beads and buttons, mixing pigments and mica powders with clay, adding metallic leaf, creating molds, combining the handcrafted tiles with traditional mosaic tile, grout alternatives and more. In addition to learning techniques for making your own tiles, you will also discover helpful processes for working inspiration (such as an homage to a loved one or a memorable getaway) into your tile-work, using personalization techniques such as stamping words or adding personal ephemera and found objects.

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20 Modern Projects for the Contemporary Home World-renowned mosaic artist Martin Cheek provides a wealth of information on mosaics, including color selection, materials, tools and techniques. These 20 sensational projects range in skill level from easy items that can be made in a few hours, to more challenging projects that will delight the experienced crafter. Clear instructions and step-by-step photographs show how to bring an artistic touch to your home, from jewelry boxes to lamps and tables. Includes an exciting photo gallery featuring some of Cheeks own work and a handy glossary. Images below are from the projects and gallery section of this spectacular book. The mirror project is by Martin Cheek and Arendse Plesner. Lantern, table top and candle holders all designed and created by Arendse Plesner. The vibrant tile and millefiori peacock panel was designed and fabricated by Martin Cheek.

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Simple Creative Ideas for Sophisticated Home Style Use these 15 stylish and practical mosaic projects to decorate your home and garden. Includes a comprehensive section on materials and techniques. Clear step-by-step instructions with over 200 full color photographs makes this an excellent guide not only for beginners, but also experienced mosaic artists who are looking to improve their skills. Project and instruction pages shown below illustrate the exciting creative possibilities detailed in this book.

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