Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, 1-2pm (CST)
Instructor: Janet Libbey
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Description: Create fun brooches or barrettes for gifts or for yourself! I’ll show you how to work with iridized vs dichroic glass and plain glass along with creative uses of textures and shapes to construct the perfect outcome. Firing schedules will also be discussed to ensure a good result.
Project Completion: Attend, watch and learn.
Materials Kit: Enough material for several projects (96 coe mixed glass pieces, assortment of barrettes hair clips and pins, fiber blanket and thinfire paper).
Tools Kit: Scoring tool, breaking tool and nippers.
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools:
- Sharpie
- 2-part epoxy
- Scoring tool
- Running pliers
- Nipping tool
- Electric, programmable kiln
- 6" metal rule
- Eye protection
- Paper towel
- Windex
- Large brush to wipe away glass
- Gloves (optional)
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Oct. 2, 2024, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Oct. 30, 2024. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above. All VEC Shorts will be extended for one price ($12).