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An Introduction to Glass - Craft, technology and art

An Introduction to Glass is for everyone who works with glass, studies glass or is just interested in knowing more about a fascinating subject. An Introduction to Glass is primarily about contemporary Swedish art and household glass. Short sections about the international scene and industrial glass help set this context.

An introduction to Glass can be used
as a reference book or can be read from
cover to cover as a textbook. Or one can
just browse back and forth to get inspiration
and be seduced by the many gorgeous
images. A comprehensive index with over 1 700 entries makes it easy to find what interests you.

Contents include
- What is glass?
- Raw materials
- The melting and cooling process
- Ovens and fireproof material
- Process control
- Colouring glass
- Glass types
- Glass manufacturing
- Post-processing and decorating
- Quality and flaws
- Environment
- History of Swedish glass

Available in Swedish also
There is also a Swedish version of "An Introduction to Glass - Craft, technology and art" called "Boken om glas".

Would you like to buy the book?
The book is available through Bokus or the publisher.

Would you like to sell the book?
If you are intrested in selling the book. Please contact the publisher Infobooks here.