The goal in this class is to make a vessel form in glass using the lost wax process.  Students will begin with a pre-made wax form that they carve into and alter.  We will be asking students to research surface decoration ideas for their project before coming to class.  Students will bring these ideas to class in the form of sketches, Xeroxes, magazines, etc.    

Learn the  process of borosilicate glass casting for component assembly in Flameworked sculpture.  Students will review the process of casting as it relates to borosilicate glass.  Once cast the component elements will then be flameworked into sculptural works of art.  Come learn the process and develop your skills in this one of a kind class!

In this 4 day class students will make rubber molds of various items, review "lost wax casting" process, discuss firing schedules for casting borosilicate glass, practice coldworking processes to clean up the cast elements, and learn how to assemble numerous components at the bench torch for creating flameworked sculpture.

Robert Kincheloe has been developing this process of merging warm and hot glass practices to create unique sculptural works of art.

Class Limit: 6 students

Day 1 - Class overview, Project Discussion, Rubber Mold Creation

Day 2 - Rubber mold prep, Wax and plaster investment, casting schedule and color discussion

Day 3 - Divestment and coldworking of components

Day 4 - Flameworking components into final sculpture