16.04.2023 - Various - Erna Piechna

Class description:

Sketches, photos or computer graphics – almost any type of design can be used for photo sandblasting on glass. You can create interesting effects without major equipment or skills. 

We will create imagery from drawings, images from the internet, paper cuttings and found objects. These will form the basis for the preparation of the screen which will be exposed under a UV lamp. The printing will evolve onto coloured and clear glass, sometimes on both sides, using the ready to use screen printing paste from Color Line.

Students will make multiple prints to get themselves familiar with the process. The prints will be fired in the kiln. To add texture, we will apply sandblasting using photosensitive sandblast resist in combination with the screenprinted images.  An additional special effect may also be created by combining the paints with glass powders.

The class is primarily a hands-on experience but students will also receive full written documentation to be able to practice the techniques in their own studio environment.  All presented methods can be applied on Bullseye, Spectrum and Float glass.

Subjects

• Create an image on transparent film
• Expose the sandblast resist to UV-light
• Transfer the resist onto glass
• Learn how to use a sandblasting set up
• Work with different types of glass for differentiated  and artistic effects

Skill Level: No prerequisits

Category: VARIOUS

Duration: 09.00h - 16.30h

The fee includes all materials as well as a simple lunch and beverages. We can provide tools for those who do not bring their own.

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