INNOVATIVE ADORNMENTS - Jayne Persico - Jewelry making is the perfect place to get started learning the glass fusing process. Kiln working is very forgiving on this smaller scale. "Innovative Adornments" is the best jewelry making handbook that we’ve seen to date. The designs are sophisticated with excellent instructions and photos. Beautiful wire work and dichroic glass is also used to dress up the fused glass. A must have!!

INTRODUCTION TO GLASS FUSING - An illustrated tutorial on the techniques of glass fusing, geared toward the absolute novice in the craft. This all-color book is filled with step-by-step photos, useful tips, and complete project instructions. The reader will learn the terminology used regularly in fusing, as well as the basic skills that are the building blocks of the art. From tools and materials descriptions to glass cutting, to more complicated procedures such as mold making and kiln operation. Everything is covered in detail.

BUSH BEAUTIES - COLLECTORS EDITION - A new compilation from Jillian Sawyer of her 2 out of print books; "Australian Bush Beauties" and "More Bush Beauties". This is a welcome edition of Ms. Sawyer's best designs of Australian florals and animals in their natural habitats. Considered one of the best illustrators in the stained glass field, Ms. Sawyer portrays these designs realistically and with artistic flair. Truly a "collectors edition".

MOSAIC PICTURES IN GLASS - Christine Stewart - Beautifully intricate mosaic designs with a daring and bold sense of color. Pictures are created with simple repeated shapes and then embellished with gems, gilded shells and all sorts of treasures to further add depth and dimension. There's plenty of instructions, helpful hints, shortcuts and beautiful photography. A nice addition to her previous books; "Mosaic Pots" and "Mosaic Mirrors, Platters and More".

FAVORITE IMAGES - Terra Parma- Eight full-size patterns:  Cluster of grapes; Lighthouse Scene; Hummingbirds & Fuchsia; Garden Scene featuring tulips and pansies; Doves; Teddy Bear; Dolphins; Rose with Butterfly.

FLOURISH - Lisa Vogt- Ten full-size patterns:  Designs include an Orchid; Hibiscus; Bird of Paradise; Morning Glory; Cyclamen; Gerber Daisy; Amaryllis; Sun and Moon; Tiger Lily and a Mixed Bouquet.

REALISTIC HUMMINGBIRDS - If ever there was a creature that could do the world of stained glass justice, it is the hummingbird. Shiny, iridescent, shifting shades of blues, purples, greens, reds, and oranges... the entire spectrum is majestically displayed in Realistic Hummingbirds by Stephanie Greene. You'll find full-sized patterns for 18 different species of hummingbirds in several different poses. Greene provides you with advice on choosing realistic glass for these colorful creatures along with cutting, foiling, and reinforcing techniques. Three special projects are also included for displaying your hummingbirds: a Hibiscus panel, and two floral display pieces.

ELEGANT LAMPS 4 - Walrus Publications - A new concept in making “reverse” hanging shades and wall mounted lamps. The book features 27 full-sized patterns for hanging shades for your hall, bedroom, and bathroom, as well as lamps for any wall in your home. Reverse hanging shades have the benefit of cloaking the bare bulb usually seen in traditional hanging shades.

STAINED GLASS BELT BUCKLES - Patsy McCabe is a 15 year old high school student who on seeing the belt buckle blanks that Aanraku is manufacturing, promptly set upon designing some pleasing patterns for the buckles. Some are simple, some are challenging, but all of them are very attractive and bound to make a big splash. Use Nick’s Grinder’s Mate (#2690- $21.95) to hold all the small pieces when grinding!

FUSED BELT BUCKLES - Mary Kersey of Kersey Glass Works, a renowned California artist in fusing and sandblasting has collaborated with Aanraku Stained Glass to bring to you a new direction for fused glass. Follow the patterns and instructions to make a fused disk as an insert to our new belt buckles as shown on the following page.

AANRAKU ECLECTIC IX - The advanced students at Aanraku Stained Glass are offering samples of their work as presented in Aanraku Eclectic IX. Goldfish, Japanese Samurai, Butterflies and Unicorns are part of this latest collection of patterns. Aanraku offers a pattern enlargement service for full sized, easy to work with patterns.

STAINED GLASS CORNER ACCENTS - Judy Coleman- A very nice selection of designs used as corner accents for your windows. The beauty of these projects is that you can add stained glass to your windows and still be able to see outside. Easy to install, they can be changed with the seasons or your whims. 12 well-drawn, full-sized patterns in all. These patterns are so nice you can use them as the starting point for full-sized windows, jewelry boxes or overlays for tissue boxes!

EASY STAINED GLASS PATTERNS FOR TRADITIONAL DOORWAYS - Connie Eaton - A wealth of relatively simple traditional designs that are perfect for cabinet doors, front doors, sidelights and transoms. The designs are elegant in their simplicity, ideal for the beginner to intermediate craftsperson.