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Old March 31st 09, 01:49 AM posted to rec.crafts.glass
Larry[_2_]
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Default slumping glass: how to???

I am wanting to slump glass. I would like to know where I can learn
all of the processes whether it be a school, a book, the web ????
thank you in advance for any info.

Larry
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Old March 31st 09, 06:48 AM posted to rec.crafts.glass
Lauri Levanto
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Default slumping glass: how to???

Larry wrote:
I am wanting to slump glass. I would like to know where I can learn
all of the processes whether it be a school, a book, the web ????
thank you in advance for any info.

Larry


Slumping itself is not so complicated.
If you want to fuse and slump, you must have much more knowledge.

If possible find a class somewhere.
Even a short weekend class will help.

Glass fusing is like bicycle riding, hard to learn from books.

The site Warm Glass tutorial is a good place to start

http://www.warmglass.com/basic.htm


Brad Walker has a good book, too which helped me to begin.

-lauri
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Old March 31st 09, 05:14 PM posted to rec.crafts.glass
javahut
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Default slumping glass: how to???


"Larry" wrote in message
...
I am wanting to slump glass. I would like to know where I can learn
all of the processes whether it be a school, a book, the web ????
thank you in advance for any info.

Larry


If you were going to go to a school or take a class, slumpiong would take
not much of that time alotted, what would you learn with the rest of your
time?
What part of the world are you in so that if there were someone near you
that could give you a brief "how-to" they would know where you are at?

Slumping is not all that tough, with the equipment needed to accomplish it
being the most difficult part, if you have the kiln, the rest is easy.


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Old April 1st 09, 12:37 AM posted to rec.crafts.glass
Larry[_2_]
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Default slumping glass: how to???

On Mar 31, 9:14 am, "Javahut" wrote:
"Larry" wrote in message

...

I am wanting to slump glass. I would like to know where I can learn
all of the processes whether it be a school, a book, the web ????
thank you in advance for any info.


Larry


If you were going to go to a school or take a class, slumpiong would take
not much of that time alotted, what would you learn with the rest of your
time?
What part of the world are you in so that if there were someone near you
that could give you a brief "how-to" they would know where you are at?

Slumping is not all that tough, with the equipment needed to accomplish it
being the most difficult part, if you have the kiln, the rest is easy.


I am in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. I will have access to a
kiln and I can get access to a small glass studio but I do envision a
need for a bigger kiln as the sculptures become larger....
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Old April 5th 09, 02:27 AM posted to rec.crafts.glass
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Default slumping glass: how to???

On Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:37:47 -0700 (PDT), Larry
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On Mar 31, 9:14 am, "Javahut" wrote:
"Larry" wrote in message

...

I am wanting to slump glass. I would like to know where I can learn
all of the processes whether it be a school, a book, the web ????
thank you in advance for any info.


Larry


If you were going to go to a school or take a class, slumpiong would take
not much of that time alotted, what would you learn with the rest of your
time?
What part of the world are you in so that if there were someone near you
that could give you a brief "how-to" they would know where you are at?

Slumping is not all that tough, with the equipment needed to accomplish it
being the most difficult part, if you have the kiln, the rest is easy.


I am in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. I will have access to a
kiln and I can get access to a small glass studio but I do envision a
need for a bigger kiln as the sculptures become larger....


That's unfortunate, Larry. Nelson is one of only three places in North
America where glass will not slump. Kleena Klene, BC and What Cheer,
Iowa are the other two. This may have changed since I last checked so
give it a try.

Your best bet for research is www.warmglass.com.

Say hi to Roxanne for me.

Jack

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Old April 5th 09, 07:13 PM posted to rec.crafts.glass
Kris Krieger
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Default slumping glass: how to???

Larry wrote in news:400f81b7-0e2f-4540-b0f2-
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I am in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. I will have access to a
kiln and I can get access to a small glass studio but I do envision a
need for a bigger kiln as the sculptures become larger....


I'd wcho the adive to take a class. The reason is, there are a lot of
details that have to be learned, and it's easier to combine reading and
seeing. And I say that as a person who usually learnes best through
reading/self-study!

OTOH, I looked at Mapquest, and I don't see that Nelson, BC is near a large
city, so your opprotunities for classes might be limited.

Have you tried going to Amazon.com and searching for books of "warm glass" or
slumping? They have a decent selection - read teh reviews, too, to get a
better sense fo which books might be best for you.

Also, go to
http://www.system96.com/ - there is some informational material
there.

Delphi.com is a retailer for pretty much all things related to glass art, so
take a look there as well.

Here is a rough GOogle search for glass arts -
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...2warm+g lass%
22%29+%22Vancouver%2C+BC%22+supply
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...2warm+g lass%
22%29+%22Vancouver%2C+BC%22
Maybe some of these, esp. those who offer lessons, and ask for information?

Also, you can learn just as well by doing small projects, as you can by doing
large ones. I personally like working small and think small items should not
be dismissed tooquickly And an advantage of smaller projects is that, if
your intention is to sell your work, smaller items are within the budgets of
a much wider range of potential customers. But you have to put just as much
acre into the design and fabrication fo a small items, as a alrge one - maybe
more so in terms of design, because smaller sizes are far elss "forgiving" in
terms of glass design.

I don't know whether any of that answers your specific questions, but
hopefully it's fo soem small bit of help

- Kris
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Old April 9th 09, 02:14 AM posted to rec.crafts.glass
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On Mar 30, 5:49*pm, Larry wrote:
I am wanting to slump glass. *I would like to know where I can learn
all of the processes *whether it be a school, a book, the web ????
thank you in advance for any info.

Larry


Everything you need to know about slumping glass is available in the
tutorials and video clips he
http://www.glasscampus.com

I especially suggest downloading and reading Kilnforming Kindergarten

Dennis Brady
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Old April 9th 09, 04:35 PM posted to rec.crafts.glass
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On Apr 8, 6:14*pm, wrote:
On Mar 30, 5:49*pm, Larry wrote:



I especially suggest downloading and reading Kilnforming Kindergarten

Dennis Brady


Really? http://www.warmglass.com along with Brad Walker's book will
provide more detailed and accurate information along with a well
informed group of people to help you through the learning phase. Plus
no one there is trying to sell you something.

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Old April 23rd 09, 02:06 AM posted to rec.crafts.glass
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Default slumping glass: how to???


"Larry" wrote in message
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On Mar 31, 9:14 am, "Javahut" wrote:
"Larry" wrote in message

...

I am wanting to slump glass. I would like to know where I can learn
all of the processes whether it be a school, a book, the web ????
thank you in advance for any info.


Larry


If you were going to go to a school or take a class, slumpiong would take
not much of that time alotted, what would you learn with the rest of your
time?
What part of the world are you in so that if there were someone near you
that could give you a brief "how-to" they would know where you are at?

Slumping is not all that tough, with the equipment needed to accomplish
it
being the most difficult part, if you have the kiln, the rest is easy.


I am in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. I will have access to a
kiln and I can get access to a small glass studio but I do envision a
need for a bigger kiln as the sculptures become larger....


Ok, well, since you live inthe sticks, you have more obstacles to conquor
than bending glass, you need supplies for the mold making, unless you want
to bend somebody else's idea of fun.

Simple everyday mold formula that works 90% of the time, Hydroperm and
silica flour, 2:1. got a fiberglass boat repair place near you? ask about
1/32nd milled/chopped fiber, that works too, but just use less of it than
silica flour. How much less? Play with it, learn how to fire the kiln and
work with the material, see, you just saved on a class!!

after you make you mold of what ever it is you want to bend, dry the mold.
set is someplace warm for a day or so. Or don't put it in the kiln and let
the kiln get warm, stay there for a few minutes, that will help. Learn what
thermal shock is, if you shock the mold, you darn sure will shock the glass.
and don;t go for that little stuff till you learn thing, takes more earth
sucking (gravity) to bend those little pieces, if you bend a big one there
is more surface there to bend and it goes at a lower temp and/or shorter
firing time.

Learn how to do it, by doing it, warmglass has a ton of info without a
motive for using it, bending glass is not all that tough.

Be leary of the guy giving away salted nuts next to the beverage stand.


 




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