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This company is operated by Norm and Ruth Dobbins and is dedicated to teaching beginning to professional techniques for abrasive glass etching. This is probably the number one source for sandcarving tutorials. Materials include:
New Mexico - 505.473.9203
4 books are offered including 2 of the Norm Dobbins books listed above. Others are:
Sand Carving Glass: A beginner's guide by L.S. Watson
How to Glue Chip Glass published by Glastar Corporation
California – 800.423.5635
8 instructional videos offered by Bob Pickard, an experienced sandcarver. These videos are designed to teach the beginner to the advanced sandcarver various abrasive blasting techniques.
Seminars – Bob’s holds beginning and advanced seminars at least twice a year, covering all sandcarving techniques.
Oklahoma – 405.878.9688
Natural Stone Engravings Book – provides a step-by-step explanation of what is involved in the natural stone engraving process. Discusses equipment, techniques, marketing and more.
Oregon – 877.420.7625
Glass Notes – This book is designed for those working with hot glass. Check out the Table of Contents .
Ohio – 888.296.3193
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