Uncommon Objects in Glass Casting Thursday 9:00 - 4:30 $260 Susan Lenart Kazmer and Cheri Lenart Friday 9:00 - 4:30
Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project
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This is a 12 hour workshop taught on two consecutive days.
Experience new ground breaking ideas in the glass world. Learn techniques for mold making, carving, and different glass variations in kiln casting. Create, carve and cast objects in glass. Build two distinct molds, the first by casting a found object, the second is hand carved to create a unique structure to cast glass into. Experiment with layering of color and transparent glass for use with text. Learn about the properties of glass, proper kiln use, tips on buying a glass kiln, safety tips and the technique of cleaning up your glass work.
*Optional Kit* fee of $35 includes: silver sheet, wire, solder, silver wire, necklace form, varity of glass, sheet metal, sandpaper, rivets, tubing, handout and expendables.
*For those students who do not wish to purchase the Optional kit, email Instructor for specific itemized list of items that you must bring to class in place of the kit.
Supply List:- safety glasses
- jewelers saw and blades, size 0 or 1
- anvil
- anvil pillow
- bench pin
- metal file
- awl
- vice
- needle nose and chain nose pliers
- flush cutting wire snips
- drill bits
- stones
Optional: drill or flexible shaft, drill bits, extra wire, extra silver sheet metal*If you wish to bring your own kit items, please note on your registration form that you would like to have an itemized list emailed to you.
Questions? Email Susan at Susan@susanlenartkazmer@roadrunner.com
Website: www.susanlenartkazmer.net