 Slumping BasicsUsing heat and gravity, art glass can be shaped over and/or into molds in a kiln to create an almost endless variety of forms. In this lesson you will learn about glass “slumping” methods, with a focus on using commercial ceramic m…  Preparing Kiln ShelvesHot glass will adhere to kiln shelves if not prevented by a separator. In this lesson you will learn how to use Bullseye Shelf Primer, an affordable and highly effective separator.…  Kiln Shelves and FurnitureWhen glass is fired in a kiln it must be supported and/or contained by kiln shelves, posts, dams and weights. In this lesson you will learn about these types of kiln furniture and how to use them in kilnforming glass.…  Kiln OperationKnowing how kilns work and how to use them to their full potential is essential to making kiln-glass. In this lesson you will learn how to operate a kiln to control precisely how glass is heated, cooled and ultimately formed.…  Glass CuttingWith the proper tools and techniques even beginners can produce clean, accurate glass shapes for kilnforming projects. In this lesson you will learn everything you need to get started cutting sheet glass.…  Glass CleaningSubstances like dusts, oils and fingerprints must be removed from glass before it's fired or they may be visible in the finished work. In this lesson you will learn how to clean glass properly to avoid problems caused by surface contam…  Firing: Basic ApplicationsIn the “Firing: Basic Principles” lesson, you learned the eight steps that make up a firing schedule. In this lesson you will use those eight steps to design firing schedules for fusing, tack-fusing and slumping a platter with a te…  Drawing with GlassDrawing with crushed glass powders and frits on sheet glass is a fluid and forgiving approach that allows for a broad range of gesture and precision. In this lesson you will do exercises to become proficient in the method and learn how…  What Is Glass?Glass is a unique art-making material. In this lesson you will learn about the fundamental properties of glass, the basic forms of art glass and their uses, and how art glass is made at Bullseye Glass Company.…  Fusing BasicsMany kilnforming methods are based on fusing, the heat bonding of separate pieces of glass. In this lesson you will learn how to fuse together layers of glass on a kiln shelf, while exploring glass as a unique art-making material.…  Iridescent SquaresYou can transform a single sheet of Rainbow Iridescent glass into a shimmering design by cutting it into squares and reconfiguring the pieces. 7.5 x 15 inch (190 x 380 mm) tile composed of pieces from a single sheet of Black… Powder PowerA thin layer of powder has power! Light Turquoise and Clear Powder (001101-0008-F)' unfired. Same' capped with Tekta Clear & fired with schedule provided. Minimal bubbles. For comparison' same sheet glass lay-up… Holiday PunchHoliday punch plate' 8" x 13"' slumped on Rectangular Slumper' Mold 8929. The holidays are coming — break out the punch! (The paper punch' that is.) Combine punched silver foil design elements with Tomato Red Opalescent for…  Index of FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions) If you don't find the answer you're looking for here' consider posting your question in Bullseye's Forum. General Is Bullseye glass COE 90' Can I fuse or cast Bullseye with any COE 90 glass' Can I… Inky Blue Brush StrokesCombining GlasTac (008234-GLUE) and Aventurine Blue powder (001140-0008) is the perfect way to make saturated' gestural brush strokes in kilnforming. Think of sumi-e and other East Asian styles of brush painting and… Multitasking MoldsThere’s more than meets the eye with some slumping molds. They can certainly be used to form pieces that utilize the entire surface' but consider the options when slumping pieces that only make use of a portion of the mold.…  TorchTipsBack by popular demand from "Bullseye 1.0"' TorchTips is our guide to the 94 stock styles of Bullseye rods. Torchworkers can quickly learn the reactive properties of our styles' as well as what to expect when using them in the…  Bullseye Kilnforming Project Notes FormOverview Print this form and use it to keep valuable records on your kilnforming projects. Designed and used by Bullseye technicians. Bullseye Kiln-Glass Project (PDF) Revised July 20' 2012. Glimmering IridsGold and silver irid + clear powder = shimmering glass In the tiles shown above' powdered and exposed irid surfaces catch and reflect light differently' producing subtle glimmering effects. To make the tiles' we… Reactive Potential of Bullseye GlassWhen some colors of Bullseye glass are combined in the kiln' their chemistries may react with one another at the interface. These reactions can produce special effects that can prove quite versatile in art and design. Get the…  Powder PrintingPowder printing allows artists to produce archival images on glass with a wide range of colors, textures, and layers of transparency. Practitioners of this process include Stacy Lynn Smith, Catharine Newell, and Kathryn Wightman. Stude…  Kilnforming on a Sand BedSand, which has long been used as a mold material in hot glass casting, can also be used as a firing surface for transferring textures onto kiln-glass. The range of textures one can achieve by firing on a sand bed is enormous, offering…  Designing with Part Sheets, Part 2When making part sheets, you may find that some of them are thicker or bumpier than 3mm sheet glass. What should you expect when the part sheet is thicker than 3mm? Or if the surface is bumpy and irregular? In this lesson, you will lea…  Harnessing Flow in Kiln-GlassWhile working on an exchange project with renowned ceramic artist, Jun Kaneko, Bulleye's Research & Education team observed how glass flow can be controlled to spectacular effect. Since then, Bullseye has further explored this phenomen…  Designing with Part SheetsOur lesson called "Making Part Sheets" describes how to custom-design your own pieces of art glass or "part sheets." Now we want to explore ways to work with part sheets and use them as design elements. In this lesson you will learn ho…  Making Part SheetsWorking with a palette of glass frits, powders, and stringers, you can create custom sheets of art glass to use in fusing projects. These unique kilnformed sheets are called part sheets because they are made to be cut up and incorporat…  Kilncarving“Kilncarving” is a term coined at Bullseye to describe a simple process for achieving low relief, textured or sculpted surfaces in kilnformed glass. In this lesson you will learn how to create a kilncarving designusing ceramic fibe…  Using Foils with Kiln-GlassCopper, silver and gold, in the form of thin sheets, can be fired with glass in the kiln to produce a palette of effects, ranging from subtle to dramatic. This introductory lesson will focus on working with three specific materials: co…  Screen Printing with Enamels, Part 2Screen Printing with Enamels is a two-part lesson. Part 2 assumes that you’ve already fixed your image to the silkscreen as described in Part 1 and are prepared to start printing. In Part 2 of the lesson, you will learn how to work s…  Screen Printing with Enamels, Part 1Screen Printing with Enamels is a two-part lesson. It teaches techniques adapted from the artist Jeffrey Sarmiento, who silk-screens finely detailed, hand-drawn and digital artwork and photographs onto glass using high-temperature pain…  What is Bullseye's glass coding system?Bullseye Glass Coding System PDF  Is Bullseye glass COE 90?Glass users who ask this question usually want to know if they can successfully fuse Bullseye with another manufacturer's glasses. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not simple. Our short response is this: Matching… What are "striking" glass colors?A small number of Bullseye glasses appear pale or colorless in the cold sheet, but "strike" or mature to target color when fired. The images of striking glasses in our online store and product catalog show how colors appear before and… Is Bullseye glass compatible in all conditions?Bullseye glasses are well known for reliable compatibility. But understanding the conditions of our factory testing is important, especially for anyone firing glass under unusual or extreme conditions. To learn about our compatibility… What can I expect from Bullseye rods?In the production of Bullseye rods, five characteristics are evaluated: Compatibility: Bullseye Compatible rod styles are factory tested to the same standards as other Bullseye Compatible materials for kilnforming. Color:… Is Bullseye glass food safe?Below we have listed the Bullseye glasses that contain more than 1.0% lead or more than 0.5% cadmium. If you are using any of these styles for food-bearing objects, we recommend capping them with Bullseye clear glass. In our tests we… How and why should I clean glass before firing it?Cleaning glass removes problem-causing contaminants like glass-cutting fluid, oils, minerals, salts, dusts, fibers, sticker residues, pen marks, and fingerprints. If these contaminants are not removed from glass before it's fired,… What is coldworking?Coldworking is changing the shape or surface texture of glass, using tools and processes that do not rely on heat. Coldworking methods include grinding, carving, engraving, polishing, sandblasting, and other techniques. What coldworking equipment do I need?In short, you need the equipment that's right for the type of work you're making and the results you want to achieve. We recommend that you take a class to learn about the range of possibilities and try out various kinds of equipment… How can I learn to cut glass?We recommend that you take a class to learn the fundamentals. In a class, you'll find out about the best tools and techniques to use and will have a chance to practice before investing in glass and equipment for your own studio. Check… |
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