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Fused Glass Jewelry


 

    Fused Glass Jewelry

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    The technique of glass fusing dates back to ancient Egypt and Rome. Jewelry is among the kiln-formed or fused glass pieces of the time. Glass fusing is the binding of two or more pieces of compatible glass with heat. At temperatures of 1500 to 1700 the pieces merge together to form one piece of glass. The raw materials come in sheet, rod, crumbled and powdered glass form, and through a variety of techniques, can be turned into unique beads or cabachons for bead stringing, wire wrapping, or jewelry fabrication. In this course students explore the visual and elemental properties of glass though experimentation and observation. By using these ancient techniques to create their own glass works, students learn about transparency, opacity, and depth. Prerequisite: NoneFirst class materials: $50 lab fee covers the cost of basic materials and all firings. Supplementary supplies may be purchased from the instructor at an additional cost.


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    Course Code: XJWL3007
    Meetings: 6
    Credit Hours: NC
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