Item Name:
Kiln Crafted Glass #1 - Slumping
SKU:
DVD126
Description:
Kiln Crafted Glass #1 - Slumping is a 30-minute instructional DVD created by renowned glass artist Gil Reynolds. This educational video teaches the fundamental techniques required to transform ordinary flat glass into beautifully sculptured forms using kiln slumping methods. The DVD covers essential topics including methods of forming, mold materials, mold preparation, types of glass suitable for slumping, heating and cooling cycles, and advanced technical considerations. The instruction is structured to guide artists through four distinct methods of slumping glass in a kiln, with each method demonstrated through example projects that range from beginner to advanced skill levels. Each project includes detailed instructions and insider hints from Gil Reynolds' decades of experience in glass fusing and slumping techniques.
How it is used:
- For learning the foundational principles of kiln slumping and glass shaping techniques
- To understand mold selection, preparation, and material compatibility with different glass types
- To master proper heating profiles and cooling cycles essential for successful slumping without thermal shock or devitrification
- For studying four distinct slumping methods through progressive example projects
- As a reference guide for both beginning and advanced glass artists seeking to expand their kiln-working repertoire
- To gain insider knowledge and professional tips from an experienced glass artist
