with Jodi McRaney-Rusho

Class 1:

• Fusing with Window Glass

• Types of Window Glass

• Removing glass from frames

• Testing for fusibility

• Compatibility testing

• Tin side of float glass

Class 2:

• Texture and Color

• Creating a Test Swatch

• Fusing with frits

• Fusing with enamels

• Adding frits with stencils

• Textured floral vase project

Class 3:

• Fusing with Metals and Oxides

• Creating a test swatch

• Metal interactions

• Abstract project

• Metal wildlife project

Class 4:

• Using Textured Glass

• With Mica

• With Paint

• With Enamels

• Creating test swatches

• Large textured plate project

Class 5:

• Creating texture with Glue Chip

• Preparing the glass

• Preparing the glue

• How to use the glass

• Glacier Bowl Project

Class 6:

• Creating Interest with Kiln Carving and Plaster inclusions

• Kiln carving patterns

• Fiber paper thicknesses

• Safety

• Creating plaster inclusions

• Relief panel project

Class 7:

• Multi strip contour projects

• Cutting the strips

• Assembling

• Adding enamels

• Fusing and finishing

Class 8:

• Unusual window glass

• Mineral deposits

• Low E coatings

• Tinted window glass

Class 9:

• Window glass jewelry

• Square Bead Mold

• Adding interest with stamps and frits

• Square Link Bracelet

Open Facebook Group to students of this course:
Curious Mondo: Fusing with Recycled Float (Window) Glass

Time table:
9 hours

Level:
Basic / Intermediate / Advanced

Target market:
Glass artists, anyone who loves glass or want to start a new hobby or career

Main objective:
Learn to make all sorts of beautiful things with recycled float glass.

Prerequisite:
None