LAPIDARY ARTS - INTRO TO CABOCHON CUTTING

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LAPIDARY ARTS - INTRO TO CABOCHON CUTTINGIn this introductory course the participants will receive a basic background on how to cut a cabochon including an introduction to terminology, introduction to equipment used for cutting and polishing and then a step by step instructor led, hands on process including selecting a slab, trimming the slab, mounting stone to dop stick, 6 wheel cutting and polishing, dop stick removal and stone cleaning. At the end of the class, each participant will

Class ID: 226228360

you will make a solid glass bird using colored glass frits and wood and steel tools to sculpt into your final shape

We will review all the sculpting techniques used in creating these pieces

Prerequisites: Basic Iron Forging 1 & 2

and equipment

Some WetOnes

designs/sketches/ideas for new pieces you want to make

We’ll cover everything you need to know from handling the clay

Bring your yoga mat

read a weaving draft

Attention to Sinking and texturing operations as well as heat colors will be part of the process

This lengthy open lab is access to the glass room