Glass Fusing - Addy De Pietro
[05/20, 05/27, 09/23, 09/30]
This is actually a beginner through intermediate class covering the simple rules of glass coefficients, use of the different types of glass including frits, stringers, noodles, and confetti. The different kilns and kiln temperatures used for all projects will be thoroughly discussed. Projects will begin with basic fusing, Addy Opals, Windows, decals, millefiori earrings, etching and will end with embossing and hot manipulation (raking). You will use copper & fine silver to make bails and nichrome wire. You also will make channels in the jewelry nuggets for chains or leather. Each step will be covered through the use of premade kits. This will be achieved through a series of steps designed to build confidence in firing and producing pieces of jewelry quality. She also will have a huge variety of dichroic glass for you to purchase for additional projects or for you to bring home. You can reach her at mysticalmelts@verizon.net
Lab Fee:US$95Prerequisites:none
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Glass Fusing - Janet Corn
[08/12, 08/19]
As a beginner you will learn about the different types of Kilns, Temperatures used and kinds of glass used in glass fusing. You can end up with beautiful pieces of glass to make into jewelry as pendants, pins, earrings, belt buckles and many other things. We will use Bull's-eye 90COE glass in many colors along with dichroic glass that is very colorful. You will cut, stack and fire your pieces in your own Kiln to use in class. Tools will be furnished to use in class along with a booklet of information on fusing, and a space to make your notes. You will have examples of the different things we will be doing in class, such as windows, decals, raking, channels for chain and more. Kits will be purchased for the different projects for $95. Other glass can be purchased in addition to the kits.
Lab Fee:US$95Estimated Materials Cost:$100-150Prerequisites:none[Back to Top]
Glass Fusing - Jim Brogdon
[04/15, 04/22]
This is a beginning-intermediate fusing class. This class will cover a detailed explanation of COE's and glass compatibility. Many tools such as grinders, drills, saws, and all related hand tools along with firing schedules will be discussed. Students will learn to stack and fuse several layers of glass for several cabochons and to shape them to be used for things such as earrings and pendants. The class will also teach how to fuse holes using fiber paper and other materials. Also covered will be cutting channels for wire bails, drilling holes, applying decals, etching and raking. The class will teach how to embed copper, nichrome, and fine silver into the cabochons. A demonstration of pot melts will be done by the instructor. All tools and kilns will be provided for the class. If you have any favorite tools you may bring them.
The class fee will include all materials needed for each of the glass fusing projects. Extra glass will be available to be purchased for additional projects if desired. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jimmy at 305-304-9015 or email Jimmysgems@gmail.com
Lab Fee:US$75Prerequisites:none[Back to Top]
Glass Fusing - Nancy Callaway
[06/24, 07/01, 07/08, 09/09, 09/16]
This is a basic and beyond glass fusing class. You will learn to cut, stack and fire glass; how to grind, shape, drill, and grove glass. You will learn to make pieces for pendants, bracelets, earrings, and pins. You will learn to tack fire, make windows, plaids, Addy opals and more. You will learn to use different models of kilns. You will use basic Bull’s-eye glass in opaque and transparent colors and dichroic glass in different textures, forms, weights and colors. All glass in this class will be 90˚COE fusible. The class lab fee will consist of a ½ # packet of assorted glass (plain & dichroic), an information folder, notebook and pencil, a packet of working necessities, glue, stringers, frit, confetti, all needed fire paper and fiber to make openings for chains etc. There will be finished pieces to use as examples and ideas and you will see how to finish a grooved piece with wire wrap. The basic tools you need will be provided, however if you have you own tools, mark them and bring them. There will be an ample supply of glass, tools and other supplies available, including kilns. We suggest that you wear 100% cotton clothing and leather shoes. Closed-toed shoes are required in all classes.
Lab Fee:US$50Estimated Materials Cost:$50-150Prerequisites:none
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Glass Fusing - Rich Dillon
[04/29]
Assisted By: Linda Dillon on 04/29
In this class you will learn fusing fundamentals and more. Working with 90 COE glass, this beginning class will cover STUDIO SAFETY, terminology, tools and their uses, cutting techniques for fusing, basic fusing process, basic grinding (cold working) and fire polishing. Students will learn how to cut, stack and shape cabochons, create fused beads, earring techniques, colors and textures of glass available, and the basics of dichroic theory. Students will be shown how completed items can be mounted into finished jewelry pieces. Please wear cotton clothing and closed-toe shoes. If you have your own favorite tools, please bring them; if not, tools will be available for use. Required materials fee includes a handout, fusible glass and some dichroic for class projects. Additional materials will be available for purchase.
Lab Fee:US$85Estimated Materials Cost:$0-100+Prerequisites:none
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Glass Fusing Adv. - Rich Dillon
Light & Color Blending, Manipulation, Stamping & Finishing
[05/06, 08/26]
Assisted By: Linda Dillon on 08/26
Using 90 COE fusible glass, a strong emphasis is placed on the use of dichroic glass, warm glass manipulation, and finishing techniques to create dazzling one-of-a-kind pieces. Some topics that are covered include color theory, how to manipulate light using the absorption filters (colored glass) and interference filters (dichroic glass), to stamp molten glass, to shape and polish the glass using cold working techniques to create a high quality finished product. If you have your own favorite tools, please bring them; if not, tools will be available for use. Materials fee includes a color handout, fusible glass, and some dichroic for class projects. Additional materials will be available for purchase.
Lab Fee:US$90Estimated Materials Cost:$0-125+Prerequisites:Glass Fusing (Must have done the kiln firing yourself)
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Glass Fusing Adv. - Rich Dillon
Stringers, 3D Fusing, Embedding & More
[05/13, 09/02]
Assisted By: Linda Dillon on 09/02
Using 90 COE fusible glass, frit, confetti, stringers, noodles, rods & dichroic & crinklized dichroic, a strong emphasis is placed on using, making and merging individual components into unique cabochons or beads. Using a little creative energy, imagination, manipulation, and other glass working techniques, you will create many one-of-a-kind pieces. Some of the topics that may be covered are crinklized dichroic, freeform stringers, flowers & such, torchwork stringers, 3D stringers, odds & ends, 3D fusing, and embedding in glass. If you have your own favorite tools, please bring them; if not, tools will be available for use. Required materials fee includes a handout, fusible glass and some dichroic for class projects. Additional materials will be available for purchase.
Lab Fee:US$85Estimated Materials Cost:$0-100+Prerequisites:Glass Fusing (Must have done the kiln firing yourself)
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