LibGuides: Coldworking: Overview

Definition

Coldworking is a collective term for the many techniques used to alter or decorate glass after the annealing, or cooling, process is complete. This includes: grinding, polishing, cutting, engraving, etching, sandblasting, stippling, and more.

Introductory texts

The Joy of Coldworking by Johnathon Schmuck
Call Number: Stacks: TP863 .S35
ISBN: 9780970093301
Publication Date: 2009
Introduction to Coldworking: Part I by Milon Townsend
Call Number: Stacks: TP859 .G54
Publication Date: v. 19, no. 3, March/April 2004, pp. 64-68

Glass Art
ISSN: 10682147
Coldworking Glass: Tools and Equipment by Milon Townsend
Call Number: Periodicals: TP859 .G54
Publication Date: v. 19, no. 4, May/June, 2004, pp. 48-50+

Glass Art
ISSN: 10682147
Coldworking Glass by Milon Townsend
Call Number: Periodicals: TP859 .G54
Publication Date: v. 19, no. 5, July/Aug. 2004, pp. 64-69

Glass Art
ISSN: 10682147
Coldworking Glass Without Machines by Paul Tarlow
Call Number: Stacks: TP863 .T18
ISBN: 9780983598909
Publication Date: 2011

Max Ehrlacher: Engraving and Coldworking Techniques

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