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4 hr
From 75 US dollarsHoliday Class DiscountsEligibility and final price are calculated at checkout.
4 hr
From 75 US dollarsHoliday Class DiscountsEligibility and final price are calculated at checkout.
Introducton to Lamp Work Bead Making
Safety:
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Creating a safe workspace layout.
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Wearing appropriate eyewear and clothing.
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Introduce torch types and safe operation.
Skills:
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Prepping mandrels/glass.
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Pre-heating and applying glass.
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Using tools and gravity to create uniform core beads
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Applying frit, and stringers to create basic designs.
Annealing and Kiln Processes:
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Preventing thermal shock
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Understand segments in a firing schedule and annealing.
Intermediate Lamp Work Bead Making
Safety:
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Learn tools and their appropriate uses.
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Further creation of working habits at the torch.
Skills:
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Creating single and multi-color stringers.
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Using a pick to drag glass and create "Bubble Traps".
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Glass layout based on firing style wanted and the "6 mm" rule.
Annealing and Kiln Processes:
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Adjusting firing schedules
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