Try-iT! Basics from Boron
Try Your Hand at Borosilicate Glasswork!
No experience necessary – Perfect for beginners!
All materials and tools provided – Glass & student tool kit rental included
Discover the sculptural potential of Borosilicate glass, an American hard glass infused with boron for added strength and versatility. In this beginner-friendly torchwork class, you’ll learn essential techniques to gather, blend, and shape molten glass while creating your own unique pieces.
What You’ll Learn & Create:
✔ Gathering & Shaping Molten Glass – Learn how to control hot glass with precision
✔ Sculptural Blending & Twisting – Experiment with shaping and movement
✔ Hands-On Projects:
- Small Paperweight – Master controlled gathers
- Icicle Ornament – Smash and twirl molten glass
- Glass Blown Figure – Introduction to small-scale glassblowing
