ILLUMINATED ART GLASS - Jane Persico reveals her ingenious lampmaking process using color photos, detailed instructions and helpful design tips. Learn frit casting, tack fusing assembly and ultra-managed slumping. The 80 page book features more than 160 color photos enabling readers to examine in depth and experience an expert's point of view and approach. Step-by-step instructions will guide the reader through 14 unique projects which include details on casting molds, tools, kilns and digital controllers. Unique and innovative design ideas in lighting!

GLASS FORMING with the Mold Block System- Take the “Next Step” in fused glass with the innovative Mold Block System. Create glass forms that look sculptured and 3-dimensional. Learn to work with mold material and mold block components creating small standing screens, business card holders, napkin dishes and other unusual glass forms.

FIRE & ICE - Lisa Vogt's newest book inspires glass fusers in to creating striking artistic pieces with her new ideas, projects and techniques. Both the beginner and advanced fuser will find clever project ideas with sizzling color schemes and various simple techniques for making plates, bowls, sushi-style dishes and artistic plates.

STAND-UPS PATTERN BOOK- Patterns are now available for Creative Paradise's new stand-up molds. There's 20 designs of some of the funkiest critters you'll ever meet. All the characters are quite colorful, in all senses of the word. You'll find patterns for a cool Koi, the Wedding Couple, It's Good to be Queen, Dandy Dawg, Kool Kat and many more loveable creatures that are all made to be fused and stood up. All projects are shown in full color on the covers of the book.

BEYOND BEGINNINGS - A compilation of patterns designed for the advanced beginner and intermediate level student based on the drawings of Vicki Ash. An eclectic mix of patterns featuring traditional, contemporary, representational and just plain funky. There's color photos of each of the 40 designs as well as full-sized patterns.

LAVA & CUBE LAMPS- These lantern patterns represent Jill Williams' ongoing exploration of lamp designs following the success of her previous book, "Box Column Lanterns." These new shapes are eclectic yet tasteful and will add a great note of character and interest to any decor. The designs are inspired by a blend of arts and crafts motifs with modern, mid-century "lava lamp" stylings. The result is decorative lighting that is geometric and sculptural, yet tempered with sensitive line and detail. "Lava & Cube Lanterns" includes full-size patterns and instructions for 12 lanterns. Adding the electric to the lantern is made easy with instructions and clear illustrations.

FUSED GLASS & WOOD WILDLIFE PROJECTS - What started as a fun way to use the cigar boxes that Don Greene collected has evolved into a book that combines fused glass wildlife patterns with wood settings. Don provides patterns for creating a variety of small fused glass panels that look especially at home when placed into a wooden box lid or wooden frame. You'll find patterns for deer, bear, eagles and rainbow trout, as well as a butterfly, dragonfly and bumblebee. Instructions are included for both creating the fused animals, as well as preparing a wooden box to accept your finished panel. Many of the projects in "Fused Glass & Wood Wildlife Projects" make great gifts for those "hard-to-shop-for" guys in your life.

PRAIRIE STYLE MINIATURES- Scott Haebich- Looking for a smaller sized panel for a special spot in your home or maybe a quick "one afternoon" project? The panels in this collection range from 3" x 5" to 6" x 10" and all but one of the 24 designs are comprised entirely of straight lines. The size and lack of complexity of these projects make them a perfect choice for beginners. All of the projects are shown in full color to help you choose color schemes.

STAINED GLASS SNOWFLAKES - Every snowflake that falls from the sky has a unique crystalline design. The patterns in "Stained Glass Snowflakes" are inspired by actual microphotography of these remarkable masterpieces of nature. You can hang them in your windows and admire each one-of-a-kind creation every winter... or any time of the year. For maximum sparkle, it is suggested that these snowflakes be constructed with a variety of textures of clear glass but you can also use pale cathedral colors or some brightly colored glass if you want a more contemporary look.

HOLIDAY 25 PIECES OF LESS- Laura Tayne and Kathleen Tayne- Panel and free-form designs for celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa. Over 30 separate designs for your crafting pleasure; all full-sized and shown in glorious color. The authors are often asked how can these designs look so detailed and sophisticated; glass selection is their answer. Choosing glass for its streaks and swirls adds that artistic touch. Adding wire detailing, solder fills and overlays and a touch of paint takes these projects to the next level. A great book for money-saving gift giving ideas for the upcoming holidays and a good way to make extra cash at your local craft shows.