I agree with both Tink and Kalera on books and websites...the wetcanvas
website and the isgb website both have forums with several threads that are
basic tutorials and have lots of good information in them on pretty much any
aspect of glass lampworking and some fusing. Taking a class will be
invaluable - make sure to ask about safety and equipment. Good luck and
have tons of fun!! I can't wait to see what you do with glass.

--
Kandice Seeber
Air & Earth Designs
http://www.lampwork.net


Ok, so I'm thinking that in 2004 I will be ready to invest money and time
into
new beady directions. I'm wanting to try more with metal, and the kids are
old
enough to respect torches and glass, so I'm prepping for the plunge. I
know how
to go about the wire and PMC stuff, but please point me in the right
direction
for glass, both lampworking and fused, also cold applications. I know that
other newbies have gotten great direction here, but I've often looked the
other
way, not wanting to get sucked in just yet....

So, what books do I need to check out, what videos? Also, what are the
URLs for
places to check---Wet Canvas was something I thought I saw mentioned,
where
else?? List me up, please, or point me towards any existing lists.

I'm going to take a class in fusing this February, but I want to know more
going in. I am NOT interested in blowing glass, but would like to know
more
about the other uses.

And yes, from now on I will be reading even more of the glassily oriented
messages than I was--though you should all be aware that ITS ALL OF
Y'ALL's
DOING that I am finding the thought of working glass so much more of
interest
than I previously did.
Thanks, for that!
Sarajane

Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery
http://www.polyclay.com