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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.

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.

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.

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 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 addresses the kinds of imagery best suited to this method, processes for preparing the image on vinyl, and how to transfer images to the screen.

Screen Printing with Hand-Cut Stencils L061

In this lesson, you will learn what kinds of imagery are best suited to the hand-cut stencil method, the process of preparing the image on vinyl, transferring it to the screen, and how to clean up materials when you're finished

This lesson teaches Stacy Lynn Smith's approach to powder printing—preferred tools, process steps and cleaning up.

Powder Printing L059

Powder printing allows artists to produce archival images on glass with a range of colors, textures, and layers of transparency. This lesson is based on Stacy Lynn Smith's approach to powder printing.