This dictionary is for all those who work with glass--glassblowers, etchers, engravers, stained glass artists, and industrial glass workers--whether professional, amateur, teacher, or student. The book covers the technical as well as the artistic aspects of working with glass.

The book is arranged as a lexicon of words and phrases, covering technical terms, materials, equipment, processes, and practices. Some of the entries offer succinct definitions; others detailed articles that illuminate the subject in greater depth. Many are illustrated by photographs and diagrams. Also included are detailed appendices listing suppliers, schools providing glass courses, museums with important glass collections, and a useful bibliography.

Glass is a wondrous material that has enchanted people for thousands of years. In this book, Charles Bray has gathered together all the various aspects of glass technology and practice, and assembles them for the first time in a comprehensive dictionary. This book will be an essential tool for all those working with this fascinating medium.