About

Fine silver and dichroic glass are two of the most versatile and attractive applications that can be added to torchwork (often called lampwork or flamework) glass.
This class includes discussions about fine silver and its various forms and applications. Beyond silver's familiar shine, a variety of mystical looking colors and effects can be created with the heat of the torch. Also covered is silver foil, and dichroic glass, a glass that appears to be one color in reflected light and another color when light shines through it.
While there are records of dichroic glass being used in some Roman drinking vessels, another version was developed by NASA to protect sensitive spacecraft instruments and humans from the harmful effects of cosmic radiation when in space! Of course, the version we use is somewhat different. It is very beautiful and sparkly and comes in a multitude of colors.

Details

• A $25 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers everything needed except mandrels.
• You need to bring 20 pre-dipped mandrels to class.

Project

You'll create a cosmic bead with the glittering stars and purple-blue atmospheres of faraway galaxies.

Prerequisites

• You need to have had some experience with beadmaking or taken at least one introductory beadmaking class, such as Introduction to Torchwork: Beadmaking.
• You should be comfortable forming and shaping beads and applying dots.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• Wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants of natural fibers. Wear closed-toe shoes (preferably leather or cotton). Stretch fabrics are prohibited.