Dutch Book: glass crafts, Martine Knoppert

Glass is a multi purpose material. Without glass our world would look quite different. Mirrors, bottles, lenses and prima’s have been of critical importance for research and development in science. Many technological innovations are connected to glass in one way or another, like for instance glass fiber that has caused a revolution in data communication..............

New book `Glasbewerken` by Martine Knoppert

This – Dutch written - book "Glasbewerken" by Martine Knoppert informs us about the discovery and history of glass as a material and glass makers from both past and present. The major part of the book however is about working with glass and sheet glass in the studio. The focus lies on working with glass in a kiln, which varies from painting to fusing, but also mouldmaking and cold working is well discussed.  Dutch books on glass techniques are quite rare but now we have one with clear information.

Distributor Pfann-GBB recommends this book to all professional glass artists and craftsmen!

This Dutch book by Martine Knoppert on glass is a must for both professionals as newcomers in the glass business. Almost all aspects of working with glass are explained. “Glasbewerken” by Martine Knoppert has 350 pages and the Price is 49,50 euro including VAT.

The table of contents and the Index can be seen here.  To get an impression we offer a few chapters here; a chapter about history a chapter about fusing with rising heat, a chapter about silkscreen and a chapter about slgrinding with the grinding bock.