Jayne Persico Knihy

Glass Kiln Casting from Wardell Publications fused art glass presents artist and instructor Jayne Persico, a quintessential guide to kiln casting with project instructions featuring glass frit, sheet glass and re useable casting molds. Jayne Persico brings her fresh and timeless style to the art of Glass Kiln Casting. This inspirational yet thoroughly practical guide presents lush photographs of beautifully finished pieces that will capture the imagination. The clear and simple instructions will enable fusers of any skill level to achieve amazing 3 dimensional creations. Glass Kiln Casting is an 80 page book offering more than 260 color photographs in 12 chapters that will inspire dozens of exceptional projects. The opening chapter features invaluable information covering frit casting molds, tools, equipment and kilns, plus an in depth yet simple approach to working with digital kiln controllers. This book is sure to become a studio favorite that fusers of all levels will refer to time and again. Jayne will take you by the hand and her writing style guides crafters through the frit casting process. She will show you how to make frit cast jewelry, plates and bowls with amazing results that will impress everyone who views your creations.

Innovative Adornments from Wardell Publications fused art glass presents artist and instructor Jayne Persico revealing important techniques for new students while providing enhanced instruction, practical guidance, motivational hints and refreshers for established jewelry crafters. Jayne has been creating art glass masterpieces since 1972 and has practical experience in a wide range of methods and traditions. The techniques presented in Innovative Adornments have been tried, tested and enjoyed in her workshops for more than 20 years in the USA and Internationally. Innovative Adornments is her way of sharing many important techniques with new students while providing inspirtaional guidance and motivation for established crafters. Jewelry making is the perfect place to get started on the glass fusing process. Kiln working is very forgiving on this smaller scale allowing crafters to gain experience and confidence while building a solid foundation for progressing to new levels. Experienced fusers will find Innovative Adornments a resource to enhance their options by adding a new creative outlet for their craft. This how to instruction format allows any crafter to follow along at their own pace, on their schedule, and in the comfort of their own creative environment.

Kiln Formed Bracelets from Wardell Publications fused art glass introduces bestselling author Jayne Persico step by step instructions to create your own kiln formed 3 dimensional glass masterpieces. Artist and instructor Jayne Persico, unlocks the mysteries behind the creation of 3 dimensional art glass bracelets in her new book Kiln Formed Bracelets. Jayne is the originator of the specialized techniques and tools for this unique kiln forming process and now readers will benefit from her experience as she reveals her secrets using action photos and easy to understand instructions. Jayne first book Innovative Adornments offered an introduction to fused glass and wire jewelry techniques and this new book builds on the strength of that foundation. This 80 page book offers 13 chapters covering tools, sizing, preparation, bracelet forming, adjustments, embossing, cane fabrication, pattern bar making, plus much more. You will find tips and expert advice scattered throughout the book to clarify specific concepts that will help the reader achieve the best results. These bracelets are beautiful and intriguing and they offer glass fusers and jewelry makers a delightful way to expand their skills and amaze their clients and friends.