Intermediate Techniques in Soft Glass: Double Helix Striking Glass

Who knew one rod of glass could create so many colors?

Member

$92.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$106.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Meeting Times

Sat, 6/8/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sat, 6/8/2024

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About

Learn how to use Double Helix© striking glass to achieve a variety of color effects. Double Helix is a soft glass but can sometimes produce effects that make it look similar to some kinds of borosilicate glass.

Learn how to "reset" and "strike" Double Helix glass to change its appearance and create a variety of color effects that generally aren't possible using other methods. Learn how to encase beads in clear to further impact the appearance of the striking Double Helix glass.

You'll see demonstrations of techniques and you'll get to practice them by making several beads with several different colors of Double Helix glass. These techniques will transfer to other objects and sculptures and marbles.

Materials

A $45 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers the use of studio tools, multiple colors of COE 104 Double Helix rod, clear rod for encasing, and black Effetre rod for the base of your beads.

You are required to bring a minimum of 15 pre-dipped mandrels to class.

Prerequisites

This class is for intermediate students.

You should have taken an introductory beads or marbles class and be comfortable making medium-sized beads.
Students with only borosilicate experience are welcome in this class, but encouraged to try out soft glass at least once during open studio time before coming to class.

Class Policies

Ages 18 and up are welcome.
Closed-toe shoes must be worn in the Glass Studio at all times.
Where long sleeves and long pants, and clothing of 100% cotton. Tie back long hair.

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Instructors or Guides

Laura Arns

Although she's a computer scientist by day, Laura Arns has been working with glass in various ways for more than 20 years during her free time. As a lampworker, she is somewhat unusual because she hasn't specialized but instead works with both borosilicate and soft glass to create beads, marbles, blown ornaments, sculptures, goblets, and more. She particularly enjoys collaborative projects with artists and artisans who work in other mediums. Over the years, she's had the opportunity to learn from numerous well-known lampworkers. A former college professor, she's looking forward to more teaching in BARN's Glass Arts Studio.