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Beginning Lampwork Glass Beads 102-DOTS!
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Beginning Lampwork Glass Beads 102-DOTS!

You Can Do a LOT with a DOT!
Created byAnna Maria Schoenenberger
Last updated 8/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • How to apply DOTS to a lampwork glass beads.
  • How to decorate a base bead with DOTS.
  • How to make DOT flowers, twisted, textured DOTS, stripes with DOTS.
  • How to put bubbles in DOTS and MORE!!!

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Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 1h 39m total length

  • 1.0 Introduction and Syllabus2:43
  • 2.0 Class Prerequisites2:19
  • 3.0 Chalk Talk on Dot Theory3:26
  • 4.0 Pulling Stringers6:02
  • 5.0 Dot Attachment8:03
  • 6.0 Dot Spacing11:52
  • 7.0 Dot Flowers6:54
  • 8.0 Raised Stacked Dots6:21
  • 9.0 Flat Stacked Dots16:40
  • 10.0 Bubble Dots8:44
  • 11.0 Twisted Dots8:05
  • 12.0 Twisted Dot Flowers4:01
  • 13.0 Flat Dot Paisleys7:55
  • 14.0 Striped Dots6:05
  • 15.0 Wrap Up0:49

Requirements

  • The student should have a work area already prepared.
  • Fireproof workstation with their torch already set up and good ventilation.
  • All artists creating this bead should have basic knowledge of lampwork safety precautions. Torch safety, glass handling skills, proper ventilation and using proper eyewear are all requirements needed to safely make this bead. All the materials, supplies and tools are available through lampwork glass suppliers and distributors. I also highly recommend using a kiln to properly anneal your bead after it is complete to ensure durability and strength.
  • It would be helpful if the student has taken my Beginning Lampwork Glass Bead class 101. But not a requirement.

Description

This course is designed for the beginner lampworker who want to learn the basics of making glass beads using Soda Lime glass. The techniques, tips and processes are relevant to students working on a surface mix torch with oxygen and propane, or for students working on torches attached to MAPP gas canisters.

After a short introduction, the instructor will review the class prerequisites. Students should already have their studio set-up with their torches safely installed on a workbench. They should also have good ventilation, a fire extinguisher and proper eyewear. The students will also need basic knowledge of lampwork safety precautions and have some preliminary comfort with handling hot glass. I will then review the tools we will use and recommend a kiln for annealing.

Once the review of prerequisites is complete, the instructor will review the class syllabus and agenda.  We will begin the class with a short "chalk-talk" on some theory of dots.  We will then start the class with how to attach a dot and how to inspect the dots for strength and durability.  After basic attachment, we will start decorating the base beads with different kinds of dots.

Dot spacing techniques will be taught first, the the class will move into each section which will include a demonstration of different decorating techniques.  These techniques include Raised Stacked Dots, Flat Stacked Dots, Bubble Dots, Twisted Dots, Twisted Dot Flowers, Flat Dot Paisleys, Striped Dots, and Triangle Dots.

A short class Wrap-Up will then be presented.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginning lampwork glass bead artists.

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