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The Nature Of Glass, Don C. Olson

All Master's Theses

Presented in this paper is an array of my feelings and conclusions concerning glass as a creative medium for the artist.

A philosophical statement pointing out personal views of the material, and the skills and patience needed to compete with a competitive medium.

Production And Utilization Of Millefiori, Terry Olson

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a step-by-step description of basic techniques used in making detailed hard edge color patterns in glass. Three techniques for producing Millefiori are presented, followed by a discussion of the procedures and equipment used to incorporate the cane into the final piece of glassware. In summation, I felt it necessary to add some personal views on the relationships between form and patterns.