Introduction to Lampworked Sculpture: Icicles

Make several torchworked glass icicles in different styles using several techniques. Discussion will include production work for sales vs. individually made items.

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 you'll learn can transfer to soft glass, and any variations needed for soft glass will be discussed.

You'll learn and practice creating small gathers, flattening, pulling boro stringers, applying stringers, controlled twisting of glass, creating hooks, building, and using specialty shaped rods.

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Skill level: Aimed at beginner and intermediate students who have taken at least one introductory class. You should 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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