Fused glass with bob leatherbarrow elegant fused glass by karen. Basic crackle texture, micro and backed wafers by bob leatherbarrow this technical guide, based on workshops taught over the past decade, provides the. I took his course in november here in ottawa and am looking forward to his scheduled second class in 2014. Fused glass with bob leatherbarrow elegant fused glass. When bob first started working with kilnformed glass he used traditional. During his career, leatherbarrow has played with rosemary clooney, natalie cole, peggy lee, and ernie watts, his debut album as leader, bumpin in the basement, was released in 1999.
We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Nov 29, 2016 ganges harbor, salt spring island when it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man. He died before december 7, 1634 in, ormskirk, lancashire, england. This construction technique allows bob to impart a sense of spontaneity to each piece. Join facebook to connect with bob leatherbarrow and others you may know. Bob is the master and discoverer of the fused glass crackle technique. She has also studied, amongst others, under bob leatherbarrow, famed creator of the crackle technique at the weisser studios in washington, dc. Born in montreal, bob leatherbarrow now resides on salt spring island, british columbia. Warm glass course powder and crackle with bob leatherbarrow slumped. Bob also shares his techniques during weeklong classes held at his home studio and in other studios around the world. Ebook introduction to kilnformed glass powders by bob. Dec 23, 2015 leatherbarrow s crackle book is available this is the main board for discussing general techniques, tools, and processes for fusing, slumping, and related kilnforming activities. Bob leatherbarrow has been working with kilnformed glass since 1988.
Learn with renowned glass artist bob leatherbarrow. We worked with powders my most recent obsession and explored the crackle technique and powder wafers invented by bob leatherbarrow. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. For many years, he traveled worldwide teaching both basic and advanced crackle techniques for creating stunning and distinctive patterns and textures in fused glass.
Eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique. I really love the island and the people of course, the reason why i went to the island is to take a class with bob leatherbarrow or should i say the king of crackle. Firing schedules for kilnformed glass just another day at the office. If you are interested in working with texture and design components using kilnformed glass powder, this is the ebook for you. Jane leatherbarrow jane leatherbarrow in england births and christenings, 15381975. Workbook 1 is a companion to bobs popular epub introduction to kilnformed glass powders and commonly refers back to the introductory book for the fundamentals of creating the basic crackle technique. Create colour and texture with glass powder and produce galleryquality pieces during this glass workshop in the uk. Ebook workbook kilnformed glass powders by bob leatherbarrow. Posted by karen on mar 16, 2016 in art, fused glass 0 comments. Bob leatherbarrow is an amazing teacher who is willing to share his secrets for the crackle technique he developed. In 2008 bob moved his studio to salt spring island, british columbia, where he now makes glass art and writes ebooks on his signature techniques.
Christmas came early for fused glass enthusiasts this year with bob leatherbarrows release of his first book, introduction to kilnformed glass powders. I was only able to take one class but it was a great one, with gail stouffer of wired designs studios in texas. Since its about one of bullseyes kids aka products i feel like i need to get all mommylike and charge into the playground to defend my brat. Ganges harbor, salt spring island when it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man.
Images from the ever popular masterclasses from bob leatherbarrow. The originator of the frit based crackle, bob leatherbarrow, does quite beautiful work. Jane leatherbarrow historical records and family trees. Firing schedules for kilnformed glass leatherbarrow. I was very lucky to attend one of bobs masterclasses recently, and have subsequently evolved my own range using his technique. For years he has worked to refined his techniques, and. His glass art studio is located in salt spring island, british columbia. The book was released on april 26th to coincide with the accidents 30th anniversary. Fused or kilnformed glass art is made by firing glass in an electric kiln at temperatures ranging from 600 to 825 degrees celsius 1100 to 1525 degrees f, and then cooling it slowly to relieve internal stresses. For years he has worked to refined his techniques, and he produces some beautiful pieces of art as a result. Eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique, by bob leatherbarrow the inspirational workbook companion to the popular ebook introduction to kilnformed glass powders by bob leatherbarrow. Basic crackle texture, micro and backed wafers, by bob leatherbarrow. The thread started out peacefully enough with one of bob leatherbarrows students lamenting the discontinuation of 03 dense white, one of our more than a dozen varieties of white glass. One was based on bob leatherbarrows crackle technique, and another on richard parrishs tapestry technique.
The basic crackle technique provides beautiful textures but that is only half the story. One was based on bob leatherbarrows crackle technique, and another on richard parrishs tapestry technique im thinking the tapestry technique will be a lot harder for a rogue tinkerer to figure out and do effectively then the crackle technique. Watch this space for new work incorporating this technique. Bob leatherbarrow established leatherbarrow glass studio in calgary in 1988 and has created original kilnformed glass ever since. Feb 23, 2012 unique crackle design pendants created by kaiser glass designs.
Intermediate kilnformed glass powders pebble, oriented, and colourfilledveins textures. Bob leatherbarrow is an artist and educator who works with kilnformed glass powders and lives in the artistic community of salt spring island, canada. He has worked on newspapers, magazines, books, greetings cards, personal presentation. Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 leatherbarrow glass. Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 eight projects. Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique. Leatherbarrow showing all matches census data research. This comprehensive guide introduces a new approach to designing and understanding firing schedules by breaking the firing cycle into three stages, each of which has unique challenges and is independent of the other two. I expected to be blogging about teaching artists again today, but a recent kerfuffle over on a popular internet glass forum caught my attention yesterday. Known for his innovative styles, techniques, and designs, bob has taken an experimental approach to developing unique textures and colour palettes using glass powders. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for james leatherbarrow. When she returned home, she began doing research about american made glass and soon took her first stained glass class.
Basic and advanced powder crackle boot camp helios fused. Yesterday i blogged about some of my time on salt springs island. Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 is a companion to our popular ebook introduction to kilnformed glass powders and commonly refers back to it for the fundamentals of creating the basic crackle technique. I came home exhausted but full of ideas after a fab week. Workbook 1 is a companion to bob s popular epub introduction to kilnformed glass powders and commonly refers back to the introductory book for the fundamentals of creating the basic crackle technique. Unique crackle design pendants created by kaiser glass designs. Bob leatherbarrow is one of the true pioneers of fused glass. The combination of an interest in the outdoors and science led bob to study undergraduate geology at queens university and graduate studies at carleton university in ontario. This is an ebook download please see below for details on buying and accessing this ebook. Tim has completed a wide range of work, both in the uk and overseas. Personalised discounts do not apply to this product.
Examples of crackle work bob leatherbarrow bob leatherbarrow works with kilnformed glass and teaches extensively in canada and internationally. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Introduction to kilnformed glass powders basic crackle. Bob leatherbarrow established leatherbarrow glass studio in 1988 and has created original kilnformed glass ever since. He has worked on newspapers, magazines, books, greetings cards, personal presentation gifts, various body parts, vehicles and even surf boards. Fused glass crackle technique with bob leatherbarrow. James leatherbarrow phone, address, background info. This technical guide provides the foundation for creating crackle texture and two versions of powder wafers micro and backed wafers. It usually takes several separate firings to create a single piece of art glass.
A journal of techniques and designs in kilnformed glass by artist tiffany noel. George leatherbarrow, thomas leatherbarrow and 5 other children. David leatherbarrow is professor of architecture and chair of the graduate group in architecture at the university of pennsylvania school of design, philadelphia, where he has taught since 1984. Find great mesa, az real estate professionals on zillow like gordon leatherbarrow of west usa realty. Mar 16, 2016 posted by karen on mar 16, 2016 in art, fused glass 0 comments. Just back from a 5 day class at warm glass studying with bob leatherbarrow where i learnt his famous wafer and crackle techniques. We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest epub which describes detailed stepbystep instructions for eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique. Dec 27, 2015 fused glass crackle technique by jestersbaubles sun dec 27, 2015 8. Gordon leatherbarrow real estate agent in mesa, az. The version on this webpage is very out of date compared to the final book, but ill leave it here as a. Jane leatherbarrow was born in between 1802 and 1806, at birth place.
Fused glass crackle technique with bob leatherbarrow ganges harbor, salt spring island when it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man. The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques. I have deconstructed the tapestry in my head, but have yet to attempt it. Eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique, by bob leatherbarrow. Until august 20, robin leatherbarrow was dean for the faculty of natural sciences, chair of chemical biology and head of the chemical biology section within the chemistry department. When it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man. The next step bob takes is to shape or slump the newly created sheet glass by slowly warming it in the kiln so that it bends in response to gravity to assume the shape of the underlying mould. After viewing many breathtaking stained glass cathedral windows during a trip to europe, and watching glass blowing in murano, italy, ellen marshall fell in love with glass.
Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 eight projects featuring the basic crackle. Powder and crackle, and the followon class, pushing the limits. He is one of the leading uk chemical biologists and has been greatly involved in the promotion and development of this new area of chemistry over recent years. See more ideas about fused glass, fused glass art and glass art. Roger leatherbarrow 1,2,1,1 was born about 1590 in, lancashire, england. Feb 17, 2012 crackle glass designs by kaiser glass. His secrets on how to create this beautiful art form have been in demand for years. Warm glass course powder and crackle with bob leatherbarrow. The inspirational workbook companion to the popular ebook introduction to kilnformed glass powders by bob leatherbarrow. We recently created another method of making pieces exhibiting the beautiful crackle design. Bob leatherbarrows crackle technique read 1796 times. Basic crackle texture, micro and backed wafers, by bob leatherbarrow if you are interested in working with texture and design components using kilnformed glass powder, this is the ebook for you. Nov 04, 2014 when it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man.
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