EDUCATION

Classes

Education is a primary mission of the Bullseye Glass Co. The Bullseye Resource Center delivers on that commitment. Through the BRC we offer classes in beginning to intermediate glassworking method with a primary focus on kiln glass and torchwork.

For an online list of current class offerings
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To download PDFs of our current and past class schedules
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GlassTips

Learn what to expect from your 2007 Bullseye sheet glass colors before and after heatwork in the kiln by using this handy reference guide. Click here to learn more.

TorchTips

It's a rod e-cyclopedia! TorchTips are a web resource which includes information about potential color reactions and user notes for special styles. Torchworkers, click here to get smart about all 108 Bullseye rod styles!

The Bullseye TechBook

Much of the research and education that happens through the Resource Center is supported by and documented through short publications on topics of interest to studio glassworkers. Currently the following publications are available as downloadable PDF files. If you prefer to order pre-printed articles from us, these are available in single copies for $1 each. As we develop new materials, these will be added to the EDUCATION page, so check in often to see what's new!

TechNotes

Safety in the Kiln Glass Studio (revised 2008-11-25)
Improve Your Glass Cutting (revised 2008-10-20)
Glass Cleaning Basics (revised 2007-12-26)
Annealing Chart for Thick Slabs (revised 2009-06-15)
008081 - TechNotes 1: Knowing Your Kiln (revised 2007-05-10)
008082 - TechNotes 2: The Vitrigraph Kiln (revised 2003)
008083 - TechNotes 3: Compatibility of Glasses (revised 2003-10-27)
008084 - TechNotes 4: Heat & Glass (revised 2007-03-23)
008085 - TechNotes 5: Volume & Bubble Control (revised 2007-04-04)
008086 - TechNotes 6: Preparing a Shelf System for a Large Kiln (revised 2008-10-13)
008087 - TechNotes 7: Monitoring Kiln Temperatures for Successful Annealing (revised 2007-12-11)

TipSheets

008071 - TipSheet 1: Kilncarving (revised 2007-05-15)
008072 - TipSheet 2: Accessory Glasses (out of print 2008-01-15)
008073 - TipSheet 3: Working Deep (revised 2009-01-09)
008074 - TipSheet 4: Design Your Own Art Glass (revised 2008-10-08)
008075 - TipSheet 5: Bullseye Box Casting (revised 2004-02-16)
008076 - TipSheet 6: The Amazing Roll-Up (revised 2005-12-13)
008077 - TipSheet 7: Platemaking (revised 2007-11-19)

Make It: Projects

Make It: Inline Plate (revised 2009-02-05)
Make It: Linear Reaction Plate (revised 2009-02-16)
Make It: Tint Tones Plate (revised 2009-02-16)

Product Info

What's New: Opaque Frit & Reactive Frits (revised 2009-06-23)
Bullseye Shelf Primer Instructions (revised 2009-04-07)
Bullseye Textures & Irids (revised 2008-12-01)
Get a Reaction: Bullseye Reactive Glass (revised 2009-03-26)
Get a Reaction: Bullseye Copper-Bearing Glasses (revised 2009-06-01)
008038 - Frit Tinting (revised 2007-08-20)
Special Effects: 0146 Steel Blue (revised 2008-10-20)
008035 - ThinFire Shelf Paper (revised 2008-10-20)
Tips for Using Bullseye Slumping Molds (revised 2008-10-22)
Hang Your Glass: Instructions (revised 2009-04)
Hang Your Glass: Adhesives (revised 2009-04)
Bullseye Glass for Art and Architecture: Catalog #6 (revised 2008-12-15)

Records & Notes

Kiln Project Notes (revised 2007-10-25)

Color Cues

In our series of color inspirations from the Bullseye palette, we show you delectable color combinations and ways to expand on them by using overlays and color mixes.
NOTE: These are now out of print and currently only available as free PDF downloads from this page.

008090 - ColorCues Overview (revised 2005-05-16)
008091 - Color Cues #1: Brights (revised 2005)
008092 - Color Cues #2: Dusk (revised 2005)
008093 - Color Cues #3: Spring Lake (revised 2005)
008094 - Color Cues #4: Pink Martini (revised 2005)

Hot Topics

While we don't think that technical information should be controversial, occasionally it gets mixed up with other things - like marketing. To address this reality, we've set up a special area to address some of them. A current HOT TOPIC in the studio glass world is BULLSEYE or SYSTEM 96.

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