Topic Kilnforming

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.

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.

How to Choose a Glass for Kilnforming L025

This lesson suggests some of the criteria to consider as you investigate your choices of kiln-glass.

This lesson offers an overview of how glass powder helps contribute to amazing art and design, surveying the tools and techniques used when working with it.

Working with Powders on Sheet L009

In this lesson you will learn about the tools and techniques involved and will get a broad overview of the ways glass powder can be used in art and design.

Raise the Bar on Your Soap Dish L149

Up your soap game! In this project, use sheet glass, rod, and a soap dish mold to create special functional

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

In this lesson, you'll learn about the basic features of drop-out molds, the kinds of pieces you can create with them, how viscosity affects the slump.

Working with Drop-Out Molds L084

In this lesson, you'll learn about the basic features of drop-out molds and the kinds of pieces you can create with them. You’ll also learn how viscosity and other variables affect glass during the slump.

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.

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.

Working with Frit Balls L066

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.

This lesson combines 21 sheet glass styles to demonstrate how many custom colors you can make by combining hues from Bullseye's palette.

Expanding the Color Palette: Composite Colors L056

In this lesson, learn to create a broad array of hues for use in kiln-glass projects by firing two different colors of sheet glass together.

This lesson covers how to navigate design choices when working with thicker part sheets and how to minimize bubbles when working with bumpy part sheets.

Designing with Part Sheets, Part 2 L054

What should you expect when the part sheet is thicker than 3mm or if the surface is bumpy and irregular? Learn how to navigate these design choices in this lesson.

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