Description: Join stained glass expert, Teresa Seaton and learn the skills for copper foiling-stained glass. Begin by learning the skills to cut, grind, foil and solder while fabricating a beautiful Summer Sun. This course is a hands-on media. Hand building strength is required. Finished projects will be taken home but no other tools.

Workshop to include: Safety:

Students will begin the class by going over safety procedures. Please wear long pants and closed toed shoes, and bring a mask if you are sensitive to smells/fumes.

Proper procedures to cut glass: Practice items will be provided.

Pattern and proper cutting sequence: Feather patterns will be provided and the students will be shown the proper sequencing of cuts. Each piece will be ground to fit perfect to the next piece.

Foiling: Once all pieces are cut out and fitted properly students will be shown how to foil. The foil should fall evenly on each side of the glass. A fid will be provided to secure the foil to the glass.

Flux: Students will be shown how to apply flux.

Soldering: Students will be shown how to tack the glass pieces together. The proper procedure for finishing soldering will be demonstrated. Students will have time to solder. Sun catcher will be flipped and flux applied and soldered to other side.

Edging: Solder will then be applied to edges of sun catcher. Finishing: Students will then be shown how to attach a hanger to sun catcher. Wash and dry sun catchers.

Patina and polish: How to apply patina and polish.

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