Techniques of Glass Engraving - Tapa dura

'The book, abundant with coloured illustrations, is inspirational. Techniques of Glass Engraving is a new book which has inherited the wealth of the old one and increased this legacy.' Glashaus/Glasshouse (January 2007) 'A unique publication and one of the few on the practical aspects of this craft. If Glass Engraving is your craft or your interest, this really is a must-have book!' Craftsman Magazine (July/August 2007) 'Well illustrated with examples of intermediate processes and finished work, this book stands as one of the very few on the practical aspects of this craft.' Verre (June 2007)

The Techniques of Glass Engraving by Peter Dreiser and the late Jonathan Matcham is a classic, unique in its field. Considered the doyen of British glass engravers, Peter Dreiser has fully updated the text for this second edition with Katharine Coleman, one of the leading contemporary glass artists of today. It is now 4-colour throughout with superb new images illustrating the work of a new generation of contemporary glass engravers. The many techniques covered include copper wheel engraving, synthetic wheel engraving, cut glass, brilliant cutting, diamond point, drill engraving, glass etching and sandblasting. This book is one of the very few on the practical aspects of this craft, of interest to student and the interested public alike. Comprehensive information, examples and exercises for the student are all accompanied with clear photographs, of work in progress and the finished item.