For over a quarter of a century, renowned artist, instructor, and innovator Jayne Persico has been incorporating new ideas and expanding tradition in the glass medium. Through her exploration of fusing and working with semi precious gems, her interest in glass alchemy led to a line of her jewelry that appears in galleries and collections around the world. She has also mastered the art form of glass casting and Pāte de Verre and incorporates these challenging techniques into her newest designs. She has been a popular workshop speaker for over a decade, and is a frequent guest instructor on such national television shows, and instructional videos, such as the Glass with Vicki Payne series.
Innovative Adornments
by Jayne Persico
First Edition
Copyright 2004
ISBN 0-919985-35-1
Paperback
79 pages
$23.95
The techniques offered in this book have been tried, tested and enjoyed in Jayne's workshops for more than fifteen years in the U.S. and internationally. This title is her way of sharing many important techniques with new students while providing established crafters additional instruction, practical guidance, motivational hints and refreshers. This 'how-to' instructional format allows the reader to follow at their own pace, on their own schedule, and in the comfort of their own creative environment.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Innovative Adornments | $23.95 |
Kiln Formed Bracelets
by Jayne Persico
First Edition
Copyright 2005
ISBN 0-919985-49-1
Paperback
80 pages
$23.95
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.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Kiln Formed Bracelets | $23.95 |
"Glass Kiln Casting with Colour de Verre
by Jayne Persico
First Edition
Copyright 2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-919985-55-1
ISBN-10: 0-919985-55-6
Paperback
80 pages
$23.95
This 80 page book offers 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, and most importantly an in-depth look at digital kiln controllers. The 'Controller Programming' section was written in a 'take you by the hand' style that makes this sometimes intimidating task very easy to understand. This book is sure to become a studio favorite that fusers of all levels will refer to time and again.
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Glass Kiln Casting with Colour de Verre | $23.95 |