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Functional Forms from Frit

In this project-based lesson, we create a sumptuous slumped bowl and lid using frit as our only glass.

Frit Tinting

Frit tinting is a technique for creating specific color blends by adding colored glass powder to Clear frit. It broadens

In this lesson, you'll learn how to make your own frit balls, with special firing considerations and ideas for using frit balls in many applications.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to make your own frit balls. We’ll also discuss special firing considerations for different styles of glass, and ideas for using frit balls in a variety of kilnforming applications.

In this lesson, you will learn how to achieve a variety of surface textures and finishes with frit by employing strategic heatwork.

Heatwork and Frit

In this lesson you will learn how to achieve a variety of surface textures and finishes with frit by varying time and temperature in the kiln.

artist Miguel Unson demonstrates his signature “Zen Organico” approach, in which glass stringers placed vertically in a bed of frit.

Artists at Work: Miguel Unson

Artist Miguel Unson demonstrates his signature “Zen Organico” approach – and thanks to Bullseye’s specially-equipped kiln, you will see the entire process unfold.

This project-based lesson demonstrates the basic techniques of pâte de verre by making a color-fade bowl, along with considerations for firing the piece.

Pâte de Verre Bowl

In this lesson, we’ll demonstrate the basic techniques of pâte de verre by making a color-fade bowl.

This lesson offers an overview of flameworking before demonstrating how to create basic flameworked elements, which are combinable with kilnformed objects.

Flameworking and Kilnforming

Here, we’ll discuss how flameworking can be combined with kilnforming to achieve effects that range from representational to abstract.

Artists at Work: Dustin Sherron

Artist Dustin Sherron demonstrates his process for using Color Line Paints on glass. He says, “Layering Color Line Paints and powdered glass over multiple firings allows me to make paintings with both illusionistic and real depth.”

In this lesson, we explore the pâte de verre method by making a glass skull decorated in the spirit of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.

Day of the Dead Skulls

Pâte de Verre is a casting method that involves hand-packing layers of frit and powder in a refractory mold. For our Day of the Dead skull, we use granules of glass instead. Learn the process in this video.

This lesson demonstrates how to create individual design layers, how to control bubbles and minimize coldworking, and how to fire and finish the work.

Working Deep

In this lesson you will learn how to create individual design layers, lay up a block to control bubbles and minimize coldworking, and considerations for damming, firing, and finishing the work.

This lesson covers techniques for making different kinds of part sheets. It also includes general guidelines for firing them.

Making Part Sheets

Making part sheets is like making your own fabrics for quilting – in this lesson you will learn techniques for making different kinds of part sheets and guidelines for firing them.