eBook - Karen Lise Krabbe: Gelled Glass

Danish artist Karen Lise Krabbe introduces an innovative glassmaking process inspired by the properties of alginate, a substance extracted from seaweed. This book is the first to document her groundbreaking "Gelled Glass" technique, designed to expand the creative possibilities for both novice and professional glass artists. With clear step-by-step guidance and inspiring visuals, the manual unlocks the potential of this versatile method, inviting you to experiment and take your work to new heights.

"Do you want to know the secrets of a brand new glass technique that holds great artistic potential?
I call this technique ‘Gelled Glass’, and I want to share it with you, because I am curious to see how it might develop in the gifted hands of other glassmakers; beginners and professionals alike. To that end, I have put together this introduction and tutorial.
The publication is intended as an accessible and simple introduction to the basic principles of Gelled Glass, which allows for new and unprecedented ways of glassmaking. Curiosity and my love of the sea and marine life put me on course to discover the properties of alginate, extracted from seaweeds, which ultimately allowed me to develop the Gelled Glass technique.
With this manual, dear reader, I hope to spark your curiosity and motivation to work with Gelled Glass."

Features:

• 37 pages of insights and instructions.
• Introduction to Gelled Glass
• Step-by-step tutorial
• Comprehensive material list