Item Name:
Sculptural Glassworking - 5 DVD Set - Lewis Wilson
SKU:
DVD43SET
Description:
This comprehensive five-DVD instructional set by master lampwork artist Lewis Wilson covers the foundational and advanced techniques of sculptural glassworking. Lewis Wilson is a legendary figure in the lampworking community, having taught himself glassworking in 1972 and becoming one of the most respected instructional video producers in the field. The set progresses from basic geometric solids and beginner techniques through advanced animal and figurative sculpture. Each DVD is approximately two hours in length and demonstrates working with Pyrex brand sodium borosilicate crystal, the traditional material for sculptural lampwork. The five videos are organized by skill level and subject matter, allowing both novice and experienced artists to develop their sculptural capabilities.
- Video 1 - "Introduction." The basics of working Pyrex brand of sodium borosilicate crystal, including geometric solids, beginning techniques and many small animals.
- Video 2 - "Small, Quick, Moneymaking Items." Bread and butter pieces, including pendants, earrings, more small animals, marbles, buttons, napkin rings and much more.
- Video 3 - "Fantasy." Larger pieces, including dragons, pegasus, unicorns, wizards and mermaids on the more advanced tape.
- Video 4 - "Aquatic Life." Larger pieces, including dolphins, whale, shark, turtle, seal with ball, octopus, seahorse and scuba diver on this advanced tape.
- Video 5 - "Wildlife." This advanced tape includes ram, deer, giraffe, eagle, elephant, trees and cactus.
How it is used:
- Study Video 1 to master the basics of sodium borosilicate crystal, geometric solids, and foundational techniques for small animal figurines
- Progress to Video 2 to learn quick, marketable pieces such as pendants, earrings, small animals, marbles, buttons, and napkin rings
- Advance to Video 3 for larger sculptural pieces including dragons, pegasus, unicorns, wizards, and mermaids
- Use Video 4 to develop aquatic life sculptures including dolphins, whales, sharks, turtles, seals, octopuses, seahorses, and scuba divers
- Reference Video 5 for wildlife sculpture techniques covering rams, deer, giraffes, eagles, elephants, trees, and cacti
- Pause and replay sections to study hand positioning, heating techniques, and shaping methods at your own pace
