Sérigraphie, sablage, poudres de verre & beaucoup plus

Class description:

This class deals with all the main elements of creating interesting glass surfaces: imagery, colour, texture and light. 

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

• Airbrushing: Colour preparation, monoprint, shading, colour gradation
• Screenprinting: Design making, exposure, printing ‘Easy Method’
• Glasspowders: Sifting techniques, colour shading etc.
• Firings: Firing of paints, choice of temperature for different effects
• Image preparation at the PC

Projects: 3 plates or wall pieces, plus reference samples

Skill Level: No prerequisits

Category: VARIOUS

The fee includes all materials. We can provide tools for those who do not bring their own.

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