Furnace and Lampworking Books/DVDs?

[Ben David]

My friend has had underwhelming experiences in his fusing and lampworking classes, and after observing some similar courses I am pretty sure I can do as well by myself with books/DVDs (The language barrier here allows not very knowledgable people to set themselves up as instructors) - or at least make better progress even if I do take an intro course.

So I am putting together an Amazon order, and would like to include some lampworking books/DVDs. Recommendations?

I'd also appreciate suggestions for additional offhand-blowing books - I already have:

GlassNotes of course
Ed Schmid's instructional books (not Bathroom Reader)
Art of Fire Book/DVD set by Jim McKelvey
Giberson's Glassblower's Companion

I deeply regret missing out on Bill Gudenrath's visit to my Tel-Aviv studio (damn that day job!) - but the CMOG video series are just 1/2 hour each running time... are they worth it?

Any other suggestions?

[Jane Greer]

If you are looking for lampworking dvd's all of the "Essential Lampworking" DVDs are excellent and you will learn a lot from them. There is another board for lampworkers which is also very helpful- www.thegldg.com

hope that helps
Jane

[Mike Aurelius]

Anything from Lewis Wilson

[Garner Britt]

there are what I think are parts of the DVD in wmv and m4v format here

http://www.cmog.org/dynamic.aspx?id=5290

oh, and don't forget http://www.the-glassblowing-bible.com/:):):)(just kidding)

garner

[Dan Ellis]

Advanced flameworking by Milon Townsend (Author)

Contemporary Lampworking: A Practical Guide to Shaping Glass in the Flame by Bandhu Dunham Vol 1&2

Both very good with lots of detailed info for working Boro

Also don't overlook Drew Fritts Marble Book "Torchworked Marbles, Vol. 1" which is mostly about soft glass.