Kit Paulson Prerecorded Workshop, Bridging Strategies in Borosilicate Glass
In flameworking, bridging is the process of making a temporary scaffold, frame, or jig to support components while adding or adjusting elements in the piece. This prerecorded workshop is an introduction to bridging techniques and strategies using borosilicate glass. Through the process of building various objects (a floral branch, a viewing device, a bottle with hollow appendages, etc.) we will delve into several types of bridging that can be applied to many flameworking situations. The workshop uses both clear and colored borosilicate glass tubing and rods, but students are encouraged to make their own aesthetic color choices. The accompanying material includes ten detailed, illustrated handouts. Some flameworking experience will be helpful in applying the information presented, but this workshop will be useful to students of all skill levels.