On the course I teach the traditional methods of glass painting, we start with learning how to mix the paint, this is key to a successful piece as if you have the wrong consistency of paint on your palette it will effect the way you paint on your glass.
First up is Tracing, using fine sable hair brushes, you copy the basic lines of the image onto the glass. These lines are then strengthened. Areas of solid black are then filled in through a process known as flooding, Sticks and scrubs are used to tidy up the image, then the piece goes in for its first firing.
Once the trace lines have been fired into the glass its possible to work over the image with matting techniques to build up definition and 3- dimensionality. ( This stage cannot be done on the same day as the pieces need to be fired overnight)
The afternoon is spent looking at matting techniques, and mark making. With a brief look at silver stain and enamels.
Ruth's fantastic fish was painted on waterglass, with details picked on with silver stain.
Wonderful bumble bee by Justine
Pieces after firing
Dates for your diary
I'll be teaching on the following dates at Creative Glass Guild, Bristol
Glass Painting Taster Day
Sunday 28th April 2013
Saturday 8th June 2013
Saturday 17th August 2013
Fused Glass Jewellery Taster Day
Sunday 17th March 2013
Saturday 25th May 2013
Saturday 27th July 2013
Fused Glass Jewellery Weekend
13th & 14th April 2013
29th &30th June 2013
7th & 8th September 2013
Visit www.creativeglassguild.co.uk or call 0871 200 33 89 to book you place now!
