Topic Special Effects

Working with Rolled Edges L123

In this lesson, we'll make a plate that illustrates one way to harness the unique qualities of rolled edges. We'll also cover some possible variations.

Kilncarved Sconce Project L122

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

Alchemy Clear Drop-Out Bowls L118

Bullseye's Alchemy Clear sheet glass styles change the appearance of silver foil when fired in direct contact with the glass. One style changes the silver to gold, the other changes it to bronze.

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

Basic Elements of Design L081

Line, shape, texture, form, and color. These Elements of Design are the basic components that make up an artwork.

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.

This lesson covers the unique visual properties of Opaline sheet glass, the science behind its color, and its effects when layered with other colored glass.

Expanding the Color Palette: Opaline Overlays L057

Opaline sheet glass has great potential to expand the color palette in kilnforming because it has the ability to create new colors with distinct properties. Learn more about using Opaline in this lesson.

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.

This introductory lesson focuses on how to work with three specific materials—copper leaf, silver foil, and gold foil—to achieve special effects in glass.

Using Foils with Kiln-Glass L044

This introductory lesson will focus on working with three specific materials: copper leaf, silver foil, and gold foil.

In this lesson, we will survey of the types of color reactions that are possible using kiln-glass and consider how those reactions can prove desirable.

Color Reactions and Special Effects L024

With certain glasses, chemistries will interact to create effects and different colors than what one might anticipate. Learn about the types of possible reactions, which can prove quite useful in art and design.

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