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In this lesson, you apply what you learned in the video “Firing: Basic Principles” and design firing schedules for different kinds of fusing.

Firing: Basic Applications L023

In this lesson, using what you learned in "Firing: Basic Principles" you will design firing schedules for fusing, tack-fusing and slumping a platter with a textured surface.

This project-based lesson doesn't just demonstrate how to fuse and slump a glass plate: it shows how to do so with reactive sheet glass and stringers.

Linear Reaction Plate L022

By following these step-by-step instructions you will learn how special colors and effects can be achieved when glass chemistries interact.

Artist Ted Sawyer demonstrates his approach to working with powder on sheet glass while making two of his signature pieces.

Artists at Work: Ted Sawyer L021

Artist Ted Sawyer demonstrates his approach to working with powder on sheet glass, creating two signature pieces in the Research & Education studio of Bullseye Glass Co.

In this lesson, you will learn how to achieve a variety of surface textures and finishes with frit by employing strategic heatwork.

Heatwork and Frit L017

In this lesson you will learn how to achieve a variety of surface textures and finishes with frit by varying time and temperature in the kiln.

Heatwork and Color: Sheet Glass L016

In this lesson you will learn about the relationship between heatwork and color in sheet glass.

In this lesson, you will learn the eight basic steps that make up a firing schedule, why they are important, and how they vary depending on your aim.

Firing: Basic Principles L015

In this lesson, learn the eight basic steps that make up a firing schedule and why they are important.

Operate a kiln with skill and you raise your odds of making great work with kiln-glass. To that end, this lesson covers kiln operating essentials.

Kiln Operation L012

In this lesson you will learn how to operate a kiln to control precisely how glass is heated, cooled and ultimately formed.

In this lesson, you will learn about types of kiln furniture like kiln shelves, posts, dams, and weights, along with how to use them in kilnforming glass.

Kiln Shelves and Furniture L011

In this lesson you will learn about types of kiln furniture and how to use them in kilnforming glass.

In this lesson, you will learn about glass “slumping” methods, what it is and how to do it, with a focus on using commercial ceramic molds.

Slumping Basics L010

In this lesson you will learn about glass “slumping” methods, with a focus on using commercial ceramic molds.

This lesson offers exercises for becoming proficient in drawing with crushed glass powders and frits on sheet glass, a fluid and flexible creative method.

Drawing with Glass L008

Practice these exercises to become proficient in the method of drawing with crushed glass powders.

This project provides step-by-step instructions on how to design, fuse, and slump a plate made with a subtle palette of Bullseye tint glasses

Tint Tone Plate L006

This project is a step-by-step process to create a cleanly designed, fused and slumped plate made with Bullseye tint glasses.

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.

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