Introduction to Lampworked Sculpture - Pumpkins

You will make several torchworked pumpkins after the instructor demonstrates multiple methods and then assists you as you try them.

Lampwork and torchwork both refer to the same process in which a torch or lamp is used to melt glass. Once molten, the glass is shaped by blowing, tools, or hand movements. It was more commonly called lampwork when oil lamps were used. This class will use borosilicate glass as it's easier to work with for beginners, but the techniques taught can transfer to soft glass, and any variations needed for soft glass will be discussed.

You will learn and practice shaping techniques with and without tools, encasing, cold seals, hot seals, and transferring to a punti (a metal rod used to make small gathers or provide a handle for an object while it's being made).

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• A $27 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers the cost of orange, green, and clear borosilicate rods to make several pumpkins.
• This class is intended for beginners who have taken at least one introductory class so that they know the basics of safely lighting the torch, turning it off, and melting small gathers to make beads or marbles. More advanced students are welcome, as well.

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