This is a great beginner class or for someone who took our glass fusion classes previously and want to make a different project! We will be learning the art of glass fusion and making a festive rectangular garden stake with your chosen glass design added.
Want to plan your design early?
Check out our Inspiration Board! www.pinterest.com/emilykramerart/garden-stake-glass-fusion-class
Number of class sessions: 1
Materials: All materials and supplies are provided to create a piece similar to those pictured.
Ages: This class is appropriate for adults and accompanied children 14 and over.
Students will learn:
Safety precautions and tips for success.
Different types of glass fusion, glass, and tools used in the art of glass fusion.
How to plan a design for a rectangular garden stake (try to figure out what design you’d like to make in advance)
How to cut glass to an accurate shape. (a rectangle for this class)
Apply decoration in various forms to create their design.
How to prep for kiln firing and complete the design.
Basic kiln firing principles (no actual kiln work) for full fusing and planning a mold - such as slowly ramping up the heat, a top temp for fusing, the importance of annealing, and cooldown.
By signing up for this class, you agree to adhere to all safety precautions regarding the creation of fused glass. This project requires a kiln firing and some assembly, so participants may pick up their completed project the following week.
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