Description
Class 4 of 12: Crafting the Sphere – The Art of the Glass Marble
Deepen your skills with the medium by exploring the captivating dimension of three-dimensional spheres. In this fourth installment of our 12-part mastery series, you will review your foundational skills before stepping into an exciting new challenge: rounding the glass. You will learn to manipulate molten glass into perfectly balanced dimensions, using advanced color application techniques to make designs outside or inside a solid glass orb.
What You Will Master
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- Spherical Shaping: Elevate your coordination as you learn to gather and rotate molten glass into a uniform, rolling sphere.
- Thermal Equilibrium: Master the precise flame control needed to keep your expanding glass perfectly centered on the torch.
- Internal Patterning: Explore layering techniques using colored rods and vibrant frit to suspend swirling color fields on or inside clear glass.
- Flame Polishing: Learn to cleanly detach your work from the glass rod and heat-seal the surface for a flawless, optically pure finish.
Your Handcrafted Portfolio
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- One to Two Handcrafted Glass Marbles: Striking, solid glass spheres featuring your own custom designs.
Studio Availability & Bookings
Beginner sessions run Wednesday through Saturday during the following blocks:
9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:00 PM (On select days)
Spaces are limited. Please call 702-538-5138 to reserve your date and time.
Please note: Classes must be taken in order or skipped if approved by the instructor.