Intro to Lampwork-Glass Bead Making With Pat Baker

Name: Intro to Lampwork-Glass Bead Making With Pat Baker
Start: 2024-07-27T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-28T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 3600 Clipper Mill Rd Suite 116, Baltimore, MD

Schedule

Sat Jul 27 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Jul 28 2024 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3600 Clipper Mill Rd Suite 116, Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD

Description: Lampworking is the art of shaping soft glass over a torch and is the main technique in making unique and colorful glass beads. Students will learn how to make round glass beads and different ways to embellish them. Students will then have the ability to expand their shapes by using molds and other tools to work with the glass. Students will learn about different types of glass, torches and the importance of annealing beads. We will be using Propylene gas and hothead torches and a more powerful propane/oxygen torch will be available for each student to try out for a few beads. Students will leave the class with numerous colorful glass beads ready for a jewelry project, or just general enjoyment.
Students can bring an Optivisor or other magnifier

Cost: $252 Members $280 Non-Members

Materials Fee: $70 includes: glass rods, steel mandrels, bead release, embellishments (glass frit, foil, wire), gas