The art of glass-blowing
by T.-P. Danger
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"The Art of Glass-Blowing" by T.-P. Danger is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate techniques and artistry involved in glass-blowing. This book serves as both an introduction for beginners and a resource for experienced artisans, offering detailed explanations of tools, materials, and processes. Danger's passion for the craft shines through as he shares his knowledge, emphasizing the importance of creativity and precision in glass-making. The book is richly illustrated, showcasing stunning examples of glass art that inspire readers to explore their own artistic potential.***In ...
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- THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING, OR PLAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THE CHEMICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENTS WHICH ARE FORMED OF GLASS; SUCH AS BAROMETERS, THERMOMETERS, HYDROMETERS, Hour-Glasses, Funnels, Syphons, TUBE VESSELS FOR CHEMICAL EXPERIMENTS, TOYS FOR RECREATIVE PHILOSOPHY, &c. BY A FRENCH ARTIST. ILLUSTRATED BY ENGRAVINGS. LONDON: PUBLISHED BY BUMPUS AND GRIFFIN, 3, SKINNER-STREET; AND RICHARD GRIFFIN AND CO. GLASGOW: SOLD ALSO BY STILLIES, BROTHERS, EDINBURGH. 1831.
- THE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY.
- JUST PUBLISHED, PRICE HALF-A-CROWN, VOL. I. of the POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, Neatly printed in 18mo. and bound in Cloth, containing THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING, Or Plain Instructions for Making the CHEMICAL & PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENTS WHICH ARE FORMED OF GLASS; Such as BAROMETERS, THERMOMETERS, HYDROMETERS, Hour-Glasses, Funnels, Syphons, TUBE-VESSELS FOR CHEMICAL EXPERIMENTS, TOYS FOR RECREATIVE PHILOSOPHY, &c. BY A FRENCH ARTIST. ILLUSTRATED BY UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED FIGURES, Elegantly engraved on Copper plates.
- THE FOLLOWING WORKS, INTENDED TO FORM PART OF THE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, Are nearly ready for Publication. THE DOMESTIC CHEMIST; Comprising Instructions for THE DETECTION OF ADULTERATIONS In numerous Articles employed in DOMESTIC ECONOMY & THE ARTS. To which is prefixed, THE ART OF DETECTING POISONS IN FOOD AND ORGANIC MIXTURES.
- THE PERFUMER’S ORACLE.
- TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
- AUTHOR’S PREFACE.
- CONTENTS.
- THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING. I.—Instruments employed in Glass-Blowing.
- THE BLOWPIPE.
- THE GLASS-BLOWER’S TABLE.
- THE EOLIPYLE.
- BLOWPIPE WITH CONTINUED CURRENT.
- THE LAMP.
- THE CANDLESTICK.
- COMBUSTIBLES.
- THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING. II.—Preliminary Notions of the Art.
- THE FLAME.
- PLACES FIT TO WORK IN.
- MEANS OF OBTAINING A GOOD FIRE.
- CHOICE AND PRESERVATION OF GLASS.
- PREPARATION OF TUBES BEFORE HEATING THEM.
- METHOD OF PRESENTING TUBES TO THE FIRE, AND OF WORKING THEM THEREIN.
- THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING. III.—Fundamental Operations in Glass-Blowing.
- 1.—CUTTING.
- 2.—BORDERING.
- 3.—WIDENING.
- 4.—DRAWING OUT.
- 5.—CHOKING.
- 6.—SEALING.
- 7.—BLOWING.
- 8.—PIERCING.
- 9.—BENDING.
- 10.—SOLDERING.
- THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING. IV.—Construction of Chemical and Philosophical Instruments.
- THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING. V.—Graduation of Chemical and Philosophical Instruments.
- OF THE SUBSTANCES EMPLOYED IN THE PREPARATION OF THESE INSTRUMENTS.
- THE END.
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