{"product_id":"08-23-the-finishing-touch-introduction-to-coldworking","title":"08\/23 From Fired to Finished: An Introduction to Coldworking","description":"\u003cp\u003e08\/23, 2pm-5pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level: Open to All Levels, ages 16+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kiln may be finished, but sometimes your glass isn’t!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColdworking is everything we do to glass after firing to cut, shape, smooth, refine, or finish a piece. Knowing how to coldwork opens up a whole new range of possibilities, from simply cleaning up an edge to dramatically changing the shape and finish of your glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this 3-hour hands-on introduction, we’ll take the mystery out of the coldworking tools and equipment in the studio. We’ll begin with the basics of coldworking glass by hand using diamond hand pads, then work our way through the equipment you’re most likely to encounter when finishing fused glass projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll learn how and when to use the glass grinder, wet saw, flat lap, sandblaster, ring saw, flex shaft, and wet belt sander. We’ll look at what each machine does particularly well, where its limitations are, and how to choose the right tool for the job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, this isn’t just a tour of the equipment. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on experience while learning safe techniques for cutting, grinding, shaping, smoothing, and finishing your glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of class, you’ll have a much better understanding of what happens after the kiln and the confidence to look at a fired piece and know which tool can help you get it from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efired to finished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo previous coldworking experience is necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Milkweed Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982551629987,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/3258\/3587\/files\/exec-8f6ebb38-14ae-43cd-84a6-aefeaad76fbd.png?v=1786749996","url":"https:\/\/milkweedartsaz.com\/products\/08-23-the-finishing-touch-introduction-to-coldworking","provider":"Milkweed Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}