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Heart of Glass
Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Glass Notes by Henry Halem


Now in its fourth edition, in Glass Notes Henry Halem and other experts in the field demonstrate in easy to understand language and illustrations all about building and maintaining a modern glass studio.
Written especially for the glass enthusiasts, this complete illustrated guide covers many applications including mold making, enameling, casting, building furnaces, glory holes, batching glass, annealing and much more.
Glass Notes has been the glass studio bible since 1996.

(And yes, that is Blenko's own Everette 'Shorty' Finley on the bottom left hand side of the cover!)

You can order Glass Notes online or directly from Franklin Mills Press. For more information visit www.glassnotes.com