Glass Beads 108.1-Implosions

Name: Glass Beads 108.1-Implosions
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Learn basic implosion techniques for many different types of lampwork elements.

Created byAnna Maria Schoenenberger

Last updated 8/2022

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What you'll learn

The students will learn the basic implosion techniques using glass discs, heat and gravity.
The student will learn how to make flower implosions.
The student will learn how to implode twisted glass cane and apply it to a heart base bead.
The student will learn how to implode enamel powders and apply them to a lentil base bead.

Course content

1 section • 11 lectures • 2h 10m total length

Introduction and Syllabus0:55
The lecture introduces implosions in glass beads and previews the course syllabus. Maria Schoenberger fires up the torch and invites you to see engaging demonstrations.
Prerequisites0:48
Apply tips, tricks, and techniques to both torches and maps in the glass beads 108.1-implosions course to ensure everyone is included.
Set Up2:16
Set up the implosions by preheating the kiln to 1100 Fahrenheit, then place them on base speed and heat slowly to prevent cracking, using 1/8 inch stainless steel mandrels.
Dot and Stripe Implosions18:14
See how to build a dot and stripe implosion with encased cane and clear glass, then slump the desk to stretch into a petaled flower design.
Bubble Implosions10:27
Learn to create bubble implosions in glass beads by forming center dots, adding surrounding manhole cover dots, and imploding edges to yield a flower-shaped succulent with bubbles.
Twisted Cane Implosions13:45
Watch a step-by-step demonstration of twisted cane implosions to shape a heart bead, using spirals, a mandrill, and a puffy heart press, with careful heating, pressing, and kiln firing.
Frit Implosions21:06
Learn to make frit implosion lentil beads using small frit, a floral frog, and clear glass to form spiky fingers, then shape and press for a durable final bead.
Floral Frog Enamel Implosions30:00
Learn to create four prickly floral frog enamel implosions on clear lentil beads by layering Thompson enamels, using a lentil press, mandrel technique, and kiln fusing at 960.
Textured Enamel Implosions16:37
This lecture demonstrates creating textured enamel implosions using texture plates and copper stamps, detailing dipping enamel, heating, pressing onto textures, and shaping nodules into bullseye beads.
Murrini Implosions14:03
Demonstrate murrini implosions by pressing a marker-made disk onto borosilicate glass to form a pendant, then add a back and hanging clasp.
Wrap Up2:44
Review the day’s glass beads techniques, including crisp dot and stripe outlines, bubble textures, Kane implosions, and enamel creatures, with plans to explore stamps for textured enamel in future lessons.

Requirements

The student should have a work area already prepared with adequate 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.

Description

This class will be presented to show the student how to perform implode glass beads to make beautiful designs. The class is intended for the beginning student and does not require a lot of experience. The class will start with an introduction and a presentation slide of the class Syllabus. The instructor will then conduct an overview of all the mandrels required for the class.

The first lecture will discuss the basic disc technique needed to start all the implosions. Dots and stripes will be applied to the disc in a flower pattern. The disc will then be imploded, and the instructor will show how to apply the flower to a base lentil bead.

The second lecture will demonstrate how to create a succulent bead with bubbles on the tips of the petals. The imploded succulent will also be applied to a base bead.

The next lecture will demonstrate how to form teardrop implosions using 2-color twisted cane. The resulting teardrops will be applied to a base barrel bead to form a heart.

The next two lectures will show how to use a floral frog to introduce spikes to implosions on both glass frit and enamels. Texture plates and homemade tools will also be used to add additional design ideas to the enamel implosions.

The final lecture will demonstrate how to make murrini rose implosion pendants.

A short wrap up will conclude the class.

Who this course is for:

Beginning Lampwork Glass Bead Artists