For artists working in glass and those who appreciate their creations, explains an ancient technique of shaping the medium that has been generally neglected since the Romans developed glass blowing. Discusses the history of the technique, glass as a raw material, principles of kiln-forming, separators and molds, kilns, firing cycles, controls, and annealing. Also describes the specific techniques of inert and bending level, stretching and fusing, flow, and casting. Highly illustrated, mostly in color. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.