There are many more books with information on various aspects of glass history than I can list here. While the publicatioin dates are from 1983 to 1989, the basic techniques and information are still valuable. Tools and supplies, kilns, all the basics of firing glass in a kiln, basics of molds and sagging and slumping, basic design elements and some troubleshooting. Book two covers more techinical information on fusing plus the topics of bas relief, use of stringers, confetti, enamels, lusters, wire, more on slumping and sagging, troubleshooting, kilns and safety. An solid introductory work that covers three methods for working with glass.
Painting refers to working with enamels on glass.
Includes project ideas and lists of materials needed to complete them. In addition to teaching you all about working with dry and wet enamels, she starts off with the basics of working with glass, tools needed, and the basics on molds, kiln firing and safety. Patterns and instructions for 20 projects is included. A great book for novices to the more experienced. Has 25 projects with varying degrees of difficulty.