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(6) - Two (2) Hour Sessions |
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Session 1
- Orientation -
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Reference
materials.
Workspace, tools
& supplies.
Suppliers.
Demonstration of the entire process.
Assignment: Selection of
"Training Panel". |
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Session
2 - Basic Design & Glass Cutting
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Design guidelines
& techniques.
Model, cartoon & pattern production.
Assignment/Hands-On:
"Training Panel" cartoon & production.
Producing the finished glass piece.
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Use of patterns.
Use of tools & techniques in cutting straight lines &
curves.
Glass breaking.
Glass growsing, grinding & burnishing.
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Assignment/Hands-On:
"Training Panel" piece cutting.
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Session
3 - Foiling & Soldering -
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Selection &
application of copper foil.
Assignment/Hands-On:
"Training Panel" foiling.
Setup.
Assignment/Hands-On:
"Training Panel" solder setup.
Soldering iron use & care.
Tack & Bead Soldering steps & techniques.
Assignment/Hands-On:
"Training Panel" soldering.
Patina application.
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Session
4 - Edging, Framing & Lamp Shade Design & Construction -
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Solder, lead
came, zinc channel edging & frames.
Assignment/Hands-On:
"Training Panel" edge application.
Shade geometry & panel calculations.
Multi-section shades.
Construction techniques.
Assignment/Hands-On: "Night
Light".
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Session
5 - Advanced Techniques & Followup -
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3-D objects.
Questions & Answers.
Course feedback & improvements.
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