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Ceramics and glass

Searching the Library Collection

Not sure where to start?

Some terms you could use when searching the collection:

  • glass, "studio glass", "art glass", "Kiln-formed glass"
  • ceramics, pottery, porcelain
  • methods, tips, techniques, throwing, flameworking, glazes

Try some of the example searches below. These searches are broad enough to allow you to find and explore a wide range of resources.

There are also many excellent freely available online sources, for example, Ceramics Arts Daily, which provides articles, videos, forums and more.

Search tip: Look at the subject headings shown on the item record to see similar resources relating to that particular topic or subject. Screenshot of relevant subject headings listed in a Library item record. Subjects are: glass craft, glass art, kiln-formed glass, refuse as art material.

Find journal articles

Corning Museum of Glass

See All About Glass for a wide range of resources including a glass dictionary, historical timeline, "meet the artists" podcasts, and videos of techniques employed by glassblowers.

The following video (35 min 2 sec) is part of an introductory series, designed to help students learn glassworking techniques.

Feature artists

Select a name to search the Library Collection for publications by, or about, that artist.

Other links may be provided to the artist's website, interviews, or further material on the artist.

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