Item Name:
Intro to Fusing and Slumping Glass
SKU:
DVD211
Description:
Intro to Fusing and Slumping Glass is an instructional DVD that introduces the fundamentals of kiln-formed glass, focusing on fusing and slumping processes. It teaches how to prepare a kiln and molds for firing, provides instruction on kiln carving, and explains how to use enamels for applique decoration. The DVD also includes a few starter projects to help you begin practicing basic fusing and slumping techniques in a studio setting.
How it is used:
- Use the kiln and mold preparation instruction to set up shelves, molds, and kiln surfaces before firing.
- Follow the firing preparation guidance to reduce common beginner issues such as sticking, devitrification, and uneven slumps.
- Apply the kiln carving instruction to create carved kiln surfaces and textures intended for kiln-formed effects.
- Use the enamel applique decoration lesson to add surface imagery and color accents before firing.
- Work through the included starter projects to build confidence with basic fusing and slumping workflows.
- Reference the DVD when planning early project schedules so you can match preparation steps to the type of fuse or slump you are attempting.
