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This lesson covers how to create a wax model, starting with the plastic mold used in our lesson, “Day of the Dead Skulls.”

Making Multiple Wax Models L104

In this lesson, you'll learn how to create a wax model from both found objects and an existing mold.

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, 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.

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.

Basic Elements of Design L081

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

In this lesson, you'll learn reasons to consider sandblasting a piece, how sandblasting can alter surface quality, and how to properly sandblast a project.In this lesson, you'll learn reasons to consider sandblasting a piece, how sandblasting can alter surface quality, and how to properly sandblast a project.

Sandblasting Basics L080

In this lesson, you'll learn reasons to consider sandblasting a piece, how sandblasting can alter surface quality, and how to properly and effectively sandblast a project.

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 L077

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.

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.

Lost Wax Kilncasting L074

In this lesson you will learn how to prepare a wax model, how to make a two-layered refractory mold, how to steam the wax out of the mold, and successfully cool and clean the piece.

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.

Beating Bubbles L072

Bubbles of trapped air are a perfectly natural phenomenon when working with kilnformed glass. Learn what causes large bubbles and ways to help prevent them

This lesson covers the causes of devitrification, ways to prevent it, and ways to deal with unintended devit if it develops.

Dealing with Devitrification L070

Devitrification, or devit, is the growth of crystalline structures on the surface of glass. Here, you will learn the causes of devitrification and ways to prevent it.

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