NZGBA Library

The NZGBA is pleased to now offer our members the use of a lending library of books and DVD’s.

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Our aim is to continue to expand the content of the library, and in order to do this we plan to run an annual raffle with proceeds earmarked for the library fund. However, if anyone has books or DVD’s they find surplus to their requirements, we will be very grateful for any donations.

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AVALIABLE FOR BORROWING:

Books:

Dots, Dots, Dots: by Deanna Griffin

Better Beadmaking in your hands
Easy-to-read explanations guarantee a deep understanding of each technique
Inspiring beads show how techniques are refined, implemented and layered
Tips and insights help you develop essential skills and new ways to problem-solve
Numerous tutorials challenge you to acquire techniques and expand your abilities

Designing Jewellery with Glass Beads: Stephanie Sersich

The book covers the history of glass beads, design and color perspectives and also contains reference and classification materials for the collector. There are fully-illustrated instructions for 20 projects, including the Spiny Knotted Bracelet and Necklace, several styles of funky earrings and many other brand new designs

Glass Bead Workshop: by Jeri L. Warhaftig

Jeri Warhaftig, a respected and experienced teacher, offers intermediates her time-tested, workshop-based approach to expanding their beadmaking skills. In each superbly illustrated and illuminating chapter, she focuses on using current tools, new materials, and innovative methodology to produce a singular bead—with several variations for everyone. The possibilities, from sandblasting to metal inclusions, are stupendous: Craft sculptural flower beads; create a lightweight, hollow seashell-shaped bead; and go for the “wow” factor with geode beads that enclose decorative elements within a layer of glass. Helpful tips are sprinkled throughout, and a gallery of additional work will inspire. 144 pages

The Enamelled and Etched beads of Diana East: by James Kervin

In this, the eighth booklet of this series, we work with British glass bead artist, Diana East, to learn some of the secrets that she uses in making her beads with their fantastic sandblasted images. Come and see how these mystical creations are made. Their detail and beauty will leave you begging for more. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on fuming and how to decorate beads using enamels

 The Enamel and Electroform Decorated Beads of Kate Fowle Meleney: by James Kervin

In this, the forth booklet of this series, we work with the nationally known artist, Kate Fowle Meleney, to learn some of the secrets that she uses in making her intriguing signature beads. Come and enjoy with me these mysterious creations. Their detail and beauty will leave you begging for more. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on how to make and decorate glass beads using Thompson enamels. If that is not reason enough to buy this booklet, Kate also walks us through the process of applying electroformed copper to the surface of a bead.

 The Classic bead Shapes of Jim Smircich: by James Kervin

In this, the third booklet of this series, we work with the nationally known artist Jim Smircich, to discover some of the secrets to making his classic torpedo-shaped beads. Come and be amazed by the way he can manipulate glass. You will once again see the beauty in simple classic shapes. At the same time, you will be exposed to a wealth of new information on shaping and coloring glass beads, because Jim has proven himself to be a master beadmaker from whom we can all learn something about the techniques of this craft.

 Passing the Flame Spotlight on Magic Colour Reaction: by Corina Tettinger

This book is the result of a monthly challenge, during which beadmakers of all levels were asked to contribute pictures of interesting color reactions with soft glass. Many unusual combinations that created surprising results.

Passing the Flame Spotlight on Silver: by Corina Tettinger

In this issue is all you need to know about the difference types of silver that can be worked into beads. Over a dozen artists on all levels share their ideas and tips

The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking by Kimberley Adams

From making the first bead shape, to decorating it with surface treatments including enamel and gold leaf, this book is a complete at-home course in the fascinating art of beadmaking. 176 pages of step by step instructions and corresponding color photos.

 Beads of Glass, The Art and the Artists, Cindy Jenkins

Features biographic sketches and new work from over 40 artists. More than 50 techniques are illustrated with step-by-step instructions and photos. Includes an eye-popping gallery of work from lampworkers all over the world.

Flameworking Creating Glass Beads, Sculptures and Functional Objects,  Elizabeth Ryland Mears

A How-To book. Full of pictures with all-color photos. 150 pages From the Author: Learn to manipulate hotglass to make beautiful flameworked shapes and objects that you’ll assemble into larger and sculptural and functional pieces. The techniques are the most accessible way to begin working with hotglass and are fully explained in this ground breaking book. If you already have some experience, you’ll find many new flameworking techniques with which to express your artistic vision. The detailed and easy to follow exercises, brought to life by sophisticated projects, will enable you to build a series of skills with each one you complete

DVDs

Beginning Fritography A Palette of Prisms featuring Michael Dupille. 

Join nationally renowned glass artist Michael Dupille as he walks you through this exciting kiln formed glass technique. Michael has taught hundreds of aspiring glass students his unique method of working with frit, and now you can learn it too! This full length workshop covers everything from tools and equipment and fusing tips, along with the necessary techniques required to create a fused glass portrait. You’ll be amazed at its incredible life-like imagery. If you have always wanted to learn how to create “painted” glass images that are realistic and detailed, now is the time! A copy of a portrait pattern is included so you’ll be able to follow along at home. 90 minutes.

Jim Smircich Makes Beads Volume One: by Jim Smircich

In this video James Smircich tutors as he works. He clearly describes what he is doing while he is doing it. You will see and hear James explain the principles behind his method. He gives insights into heat and gravity control, design ideas and much more. He produces fine long beads with a few effortless moves while explaining just how you can achieve the same results. James covers design effects such as Black Lace, Anise White Effect, the Apple Core shape, fuming, and clear casing. He presents a bead he calls a pillow bead. This is a hollow bead that is pressed into a tablet and then reheated to enhance it by using the expanding internal air to ‘puff’ the flat surfaces into curves. You will also see James comb a bead with a stringer and hear why this approach is better than using a metal pick.

Jim Smircich Makes Beads Volume Two: by Jim Smircich

In volume 2, James continues where he left off in volume 1. Here, he makes a Leopard Spot ‘Lace’ Bead, a Vessel Form in Flo-Blue, a Cut Tablet Bead, a Tool Formed Bead, a Melon Bead, a Fingerprint Stringer Bead, a Disc Pendent, and a Goddess Pendent.

James then continues with ‘Snippets and Exercises’, where he demonstrates and explains a single technique. These include The Button, Starting a Long Bead, Practice, the Frozen Drip of Hot Glass, and Pulling a Stringer.

Let this be a Lesson to You! by Jim Smircich

James does something different this time. This is in more of a lesson format, where James verbalizes his internal dialogue. You can hear what he’s thinking, and learn how to adjust things ‘on the fly’. He gives examples making a Pendant, Disk, Cased Stringers, a Vase, and the Spin Top.

James also includes 30 minutes of extra tutorial material, with JPEG photos of the step-by-step processes used in the lessons

Essential Boro Beadmaking: by Freeman Corbin

Approx. 100 min./ How to work dichroic, inside out, filigree, frit, reversals, color mixing, sculpture, flaring, marbles, ribbons and more. Borosilicate – (Instruction Level: Beginner / Intermediate

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 CONDITIONS OF BORROWING

Number of items: As the library is in its infancy, and in order to provide the best service to our members, it is necessary for us to restrict the total number of items an individual borrower may have on loan at any one time to two items.

Loan period: Library items may be borrowed for a period of up to three weeks. Materials retained for longer than the loan period will be subject to a charge. There will be a maximum loan period for all library materials of two months, after which the item is considered lost.

Loss or damage: Retention of borrowed items beyond the period of loan, or the return of items which have been damaged, will result in a charge for the replacement value of the item borrowed, plus a fee for costs incurred.

Loss of borrowing rights: Failure to return library items by due date and failure to pay all charges and fees as specified above will result in loss of borrowing rights.

Return of items: Items should be returned in a bubble pack envelope, accompanied by a spare bubble pack, by mail/courier to: H Moore, 30 Awarua Crescent, Orakei, Auckland 1071.