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Strip-Cut Constructions in Kilnformed Glass
Tuition $310 - Deposit $150
Judith Conway and Kevin O'Toole
Intermediate level.

Strip-cut construction differs from the more traditional method of assembling a design from pieces of flat glass that are cut to a specific size and shape in that most of the project is composed of precisely cut strips of glass, cut as wide as you want the body of the piece to be thick (generally 3/8 to 1/2 inch). When these strips are set on edge, dammed (held in place by pieces of kiln dams or with strips of fiber paper), and fired, they create a solid piece of glass which is generally bubble-free. It is possible to achieve very precise graphic designs in your work by varying the colors and the arrangement of the strips. You can also insert intricate designs in the strip construction, creating a piece with delightful ‘windows’. This strip-cut method is time-consuming and exact, but the results are well worth it.
Intermediate level.