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In this lesson, we'll focus on screen-printing studio practice, covering screen selection, needed chemicals, safety, set-up, printing, and cleaning.

Screen Printing: Screen Setup & Care L069

In this lesson, we'll focus on screen-printing studio practice, how to select an appropriate screen, what chemicals you'll need, and how to use them safely.

This lesson covers the characteristics of diamond hand laps, how to use them safely and effectively, and how they can be used before and after firings.

Coldworking with Diamond Hand Laps L064

Diamond hand laps are a powerful design tool available to kilnformers - learn to use them safely and effectively.

This lesson offers an overview of the tile saw, highlighting its working options, safe operation, and proper maintenance.

Tile Saw Basics L051

In this lesson you will become familiar with the tile saw, see the working options it provides, and learn about safe operation and maintenance.

In this project-based lesson, we'll use 2mm stringer and 3mm sheet glass to make a basic plate with a line-based design and abundant color options.

Inline Plate Project L050

In this project-based lesson, we’ll make a basic plate with a line-based design. Using 2mm stringer and 3mm sheet glass,

This lesson covers how to prepare a sand bed mixture as a versatile kilnforming surface able to achieve a huge range of textures in fired glass.

Kilnforming on a Sand Bed L035

This lesson covers the range of textures one can achieve by firing on a sand bed, offering a unique and distinctive design vocabulary.

This conclusion to Screen Printing with Enamels covers working safely with enamels, printing images onto glass, firing glass, and cleaning up afterwards.

Screen Printing with Enamels – Part 2 L031B

In Part 2 of the lesson, you will learn how to work safely with enamels, print your image onto the glass, fire the glass, and clean up or recycle materials when finished.

In this lesson, you will learn how to transform a Paragon Caldera kiln into a Vitrigraph kiln and safely hand-pull stringers for a variety of uses.

Vitrigraph Kiln: Basic Use L027

In this lesson you will learn how to transform a Paragon Caldera kiln into a Vitrigraph kiln and how to safely hand-pull stringers to use when designing, drawing, or painting with glass.

Coldworking methods grind and smooth glass using tools that do not rely on heat. Learn how the wet belt sander can achieve a variety of surface finishes.

Coldworking with the Wet Belt Sander L005

Learn to use the wet belt sander to grind and smooth glass edges and achieve a variety of surface finishes.

In this lesson, we'll discuss the desirable qualities to look for in any kiln, the most common types available, and the strengths and limitations of each.

Kiln Types L014

In this lesson you will learn about the qualities to look for in any kiln, the most common types of kilns available, and the strengths and limitations of each.

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