Topic Design

Kilncarved Sconce Project L122

In this lesson we'll demonstrate how to design and fabricate your own lighting sconce.

In this lesson, you'll learn about design, setup, and firing considerations for kilncarving billets. We’ll also cover some variations on the technique.

Kilncarved Billet L121

In this lesson, you'll learn about design, setup, and firing considerations for kilncarving billets, as well as some variations.

In this project-based lesson, we'll make a bowl using a palette of Opaline, Clear, and Pine Green—aiming to tap Opaline's special visual properties.

Opaline Ring Bowl L119

In this project-based lesson, you'll learn how to intercut sheet glass rings and circles while making a bowl with Opaline, Clear, and Pine Green glass.

We gave three artists half-sheets of white glass, a pile of Vitrigraph stringers, time to draw with those stringers, and a list of words to serve as prompt.

Drawing with Vitrigraph Stringer L115

3 artists were each given half-sheets of white glass, a pile of vitrigraph stringers, one word and time to draw with those stringers. This video is the result.

We demonstrate effective methods for cutting narrow strips from Cascade sheet glass and using them to make a plate with a chevron design.

Cascade Chevron Plate L114

Learn about the characteristics of Cascade sheet glass, methods for cutting narrow strips, and how to make a plate with a chevron design.

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

Flameworking and Kilnforming L109

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

To offer an overview of kiln-glass in art, this video lesson highlights a variety of finished art pieces from contemporary artists working in kiln-glass.

The Art of Kiln-glass L018

In this video lesson, we show you a variety of finished art pieces from contemporary artists working in kiln-glass.

In this project-based lesson, we'll create a glass bowl using Petrified Wood, illustrating some of the gorgeous reactive effects this glass makes possible.

Petrified Wood Bowl L128A

In this project-based lesson, we'll work with a streaky sheet glass style called Petrified Wood, which contains a unique combination of reactive glasses that develop with heatwork

Learn the fundamentals of frit tinting by creating test wedges and applying tinting methods in a finished piece.

Frit Tinting L085

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

In this lesson, we make a thick slab of glass for a small tabletop, covering how to calculate glass volume, make containment walls, and fire your piece.

Tabletops L083

In this lesson, we'll use a similar method to "Working Deep", making a thick slab of glass for a small tabletop with a combination of sheet glass and billets for rapid assembly.

In this lesson, we'll explore a handy and affordable screen printing method that uses screen filler and drawing fluid to transfer images to glass.

Screen Printing with Screen Filler and Drawing Fluid L076

In this lesson, we'll explore a printing method that uses screen filler and drawing fluid.

Learn what you can achieve by firing clear powder in contact with iridescent coatings, including both on top of and between layers of irid sheet glass.

Clear Powder on Iridescent Sheet Glass L073

Clear powder with iridescent sheet glass can be a powerful design tool. Learn what you can achieve by firing clear powder in contact with iridescent coatings.

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