Glass Fusing, Slumping & Surface Decoration

This fee will cover sheet glass, system 96 glass and accessories, frit (powder, fine, medium, and course) use of tools to make frit of all sizes, nuggets, noodles, stringers, vitrograph pieces, confetti, fibre blanket, diamond drill bits, diamond jewellery bits, etching cream and materials, stencils, sterling silver bail, wire for wire wrapping, use of tools for all projects.

Everything needed for this course is supplied except for the respirator. Tools can be borrowed or bought from the instructor.

 

Optional:

 

• Glass tools if you have them
• A black and white image for etching dichroic glass, small approx 1' x 3/4"
• Stencils if you have them for use with glass powders

Respirator Fit Test Requirement

 

Your course requires a half-mask particulate respirator - using colour & cold glass work. This is NOT a dust or N95 mask but a respirator with cartridges. Respirators are available at most hardware stores & the campus bookstore, approx. $40 plus tax. Additional filters, approx. $20. New legislation requires that anyone wearing a respirator must be fit-tested. A fit test is a pass/fail method which measures a face-piece-to-face seal. More details for fit tests on site.

For more information, please watch the videos below:

 

Silica Exposure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCcON72KcMA

 

3M Respirator Fit Kit Test Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syj_zeNtLGI

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.