Copper Foil ~
An Introductory
Six-Week Short Course |
| Lesson One: Introduction* |
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Introduction to tools & terminology |
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Safety Issues |
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Basics of patterning & using mylar |
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Preparation of cartoon |
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Practice cuts |
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Distribution of tools & supplies |
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Selection of pattern
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| Lesson Four: Foiling |
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Selection of foil & patina |
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Copper foiling techniques |
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Overlap on ends |
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Crimping and Burnishing
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| Lesson
Two: Cutting* |
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Inside of all lines |
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Even force on cutter |
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Variation in types of cutter |
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Variation in types of cutter |
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Pulling
v. pushing |
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| Lesson Five: Soldering |
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Basics of soldering |
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Tack soldering |
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Beading all seams |
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Reinforcing wire |
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Decorative techniques |
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Proper storage until cleaning
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| Lesson Three: Grinding
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All edges to be foiled |
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Inside of all lines |
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1/16" gap between all pieces |
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Setting up the grinder |
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Types
of grinders |
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| Lesson Six: Finishing
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Flux removers & washing |
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Patina project |
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Polish project |
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Signing the finished project |
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Display
of finished project |
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| *These
sessions will be omitted for students with basic glass experience/skills. |
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Basic tools and supplies will
be provided and students will have access to "loaner tools" and
all shop equipment for the duration of this course. See outline
for specific tools used during each session. |
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Some sessions may be combined,
depending upon abilities of students. |
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This is a hands-on class. We
will be working on three basic glass skills ~ cutting, foiling
and soldering ~ during these sessions. |
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Students will select their project
during the first class session. |
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Homework is required to
stay on schedule with these classes. Students may come into the
studio to work anytime during normal business hours for
the duration of the course. Special work times (other than normal
business hours) may be arranged at a cost of $15 per studio hour. |
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Students
receive a 10% discount on all purchases made at the studio during
the duration of this course. Please note, however, this discount cannot be applied
to any items on consignment. |
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