Bob leatherbarrow is an amazing teacher who is willing to share his secrets for the crackle technique he developed. Warm glass course powder and crackle with bob leatherbarrow slumped. For many years, he traveled worldwide teaching both basic and advanced crackle techniques for creating stunning and distinctive patterns and textures in fused glass. Warm glass course powder and crackle with bob leatherbarrow. 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. Ganges harbor, salt spring island when it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man. Basic crackle texture, micro and backed wafers by bob leatherbarrow this technical guide, based on workshops taught over the past decade, provides the. This technical guide provides the foundation for creating crackle texture and two versions of powder wafers micro and backed wafers.
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. This construction technique allows bob to impart a sense of spontaneity to each piece. Nov 04, 2014 when it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man. Basic crackle texture, micro and backed wafers, by bob leatherbarrow. Firing schedules for kilnformed glass leatherbarrow. We worked with powders my most recent obsession and explored the crackle technique and powder wafers invented by bob leatherbarrow.
Gordon leatherbarrow real estate agent in mesa, az. The inspirational workbook companion to the popular ebook introduction to kilnformed glass powders by bob leatherbarrow. If you are interested in working with texture and design components using kilnformed glass powder, this is the ebook for you. 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. Feb 17, 2012 crackle glass designs by kaiser glass. Fused glass with bob leatherbarrow elegant fused glass. 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.
Bobs powder recommendations for the crackle techniques warm colours all opals. 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. She has also studied, amongst others, under bob leatherbarrow, famed creator of the crackle technique at the weisser studios in washington, dc. Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 eight projects featuring the basic crackle. When it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man. Bob leatherbarrow established leatherbarrow glass studio in calgary in 1988 and has created original kilnformed glass ever since. Bob leatherbarrow is one of the true pioneers of fused glass. 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.
Bob leatherbarrows crackle technique read 1796 times. I have deconstructed the tapestry in my head, but have yet to attempt it. Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 leatherbarrow glass. Dec 27, 2015 fused glass crackle technique by jestersbaubles sun dec 27, 2015 8. He has worked on newspapers, magazines, books, greetings cards, personal presentation gifts, various body parts, vehicles and even surf boards. Create colour and texture with glass powder and produce galleryquality pieces during this glass workshop in the uk. 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. Known for his innovative styles, techniques, and designs, bob has taken an experimental approach to developing unique textures and colour palettes using glass powders. He has worked on newspapers, magazines, books, greetings cards, personal presentation. Leatherbarrow showing all matches census data research. Eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique. 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. Basic and advanced powder crackle boot camp helios fused.
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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. His glass art studio is located in salt spring island, british columbia. 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. Unique crackle design pendants created by kaiser glass designs. Fused glass crackle technique with bob leatherbarrow. Find great mesa, az real estate professionals on zillow like gordon leatherbarrow of west usa realty. Bob also shares his techniques during weeklong classes held at his home studio and in other studios around the world.
One was based on bob leatherbarrows crackle technique, and another on richard parrishs tapestry technique. Jane leatherbarrow historical records and family trees. Nov 29, 2016 ganges harbor, salt spring island when it comes to the crackle technique in fused glass, bob leatherbarrow is the man. James leatherbarrow phone, address, background info. Bob is the master and discoverer of the fused glass crackle technique. I came home exhausted but full of ideas after a fab week. George leatherbarrow, thomas leatherbarrow and 5 other children. It usually takes several separate firings to create a single piece of art glass.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Firing schedules for kilnformed glass just another day at the office. I was only able to take one class but it was a great one, with gail stouffer of wired designs studios in texas. A journal of techniques and designs in kilnformed glass by artist tiffany noel. 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. The originator of the frit based crackle, bob leatherbarrow, does quite beautiful work. The ethics of deconstructing and sharing secret techniques. Personalised discounts do not apply to this product. When she returned home, she began doing research about american made glass and soon took her first stained glass class. Yesterday i blogged about some of my time on salt springs island.
View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for james leatherbarrow. I took his course in november here in ottawa and am looking forward to his scheduled second class in 2014. Bob leatherbarrow is an artist and educator who works with kilnformed glass powders and lives in the artistic community of salt spring island, canada. Descendants of thomas leatherbury leatherbarrow prepared 30 mar 2008 page 1 first generation 1. Bob leatherbarrow established leatherbarrow glass studio in 1988 and has created original kilnformed glass ever since. Introduction to kilnformed glass powders basic crackle. Powder and crackle, and the followon class, pushing the limits.
Ebook introduction to kilnformed glass powders by bob. 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. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. 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. When bob first started working with kilnformed glass he used traditional. Eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique, by bob leatherbarrow. It is a very welldone book both in content and organization and a bargain. He died before december 7, 1634 in, ormskirk, lancashire, england.
Roger leatherbarrow 1,2,1,1 was born about 1590 in, lancashire, england. Jane leatherbarrow was born in between 1802 and 1806, at birth place. See more ideas about fused glass, fused glass art and glass art. Examples of crackle work bob leatherbarrow bob leatherbarrow works with kilnformed glass and teaches extensively in canada and internationally. Jane leatherbarrow jane leatherbarrow in england births and christenings, 15381975.
Just back from a 5 day class at warm glass studying with bob leatherbarrow where i learnt his famous wafer and crackle techniques. Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique. We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest epub which describes detailed stepbystep instructions for eight projects featuring the basic crackle technique. 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. Kilnformed glass powders workbook 1 eight projects. His secrets on how to create this beautiful art form have been in demand for years.
For years he has worked to refined his techniques, and. 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. We recently created another method of making pieces exhibiting the beautiful crackle design. Mar 16, 2016 posted by karen on mar 16, 2016 in art, fused glass 0 comments. Fused glass with bob leatherbarrow elegant fused glass by karen. 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. Tim has completed a wide range of work, both in the uk and overseas. 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. 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. This is an ebook download please see below for details on buying and accessing this ebook. Ebook workbook kilnformed glass powders by bob leatherbarrow. Bob leatherbarrow has been working with kilnformed glass since 1988. The book was released on april 26th to coincide with the accidents 30th anniversary.
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. Join facebook to connect with bob leatherbarrow and others you may know. The version on this webpage is very out of date compared to the final book, but ill leave it here as a. Intermediate kilnformed glass powders pebble, oriented, and colourfilledveins textures.
I was very lucky to attend one of bobs masterclasses recently, and have subsequently evolved my own range using his technique. 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. Detailed instructions for eight projects that feature the basic crackle technique. The basic crackle technique provides beautiful textures but that is only half the story. Learn with renowned glass artist bob leatherbarrow. Posted by karen on mar 16, 2016 in art, fused glass 0 comments. Watch this space for new work incorporating this technique. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Born in montreal, bob leatherbarrow now resides on salt spring island, british columbia. 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.
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