Want to make a pile of cash? Quite Literally!! Look no further... Terrie Banhazl will introduce you to Fired-On Images the exciting and revolutionary new product for permanently firing high quality photos, graphics or text onto any glazed or fusible glass surface. Fired-On Images are foodsafe and completely functional and when fired onto porcelain or stoneware they are even microwaveable. All you need is Fired-On Images transfer paper, any Black and White Only HP laser printer and access to a kiln. You will learn how to add color sepia images using colored surfaces, china paint and overglazes. China Painters, I will learn how to add text and photos into your cone 018 firings and plus I will show you how to customize traditional decals. Jewelry artists will learn how to fire images onto glazed clay blanks for heart tugging heirloom cameos. Contemporary studios and potters will discover a quick easy way to make extra cash by customizing inexpensive store-bought ware or by freshening up any unsold bits, pieces or seconds and making them sellable. You can quite literally make piles of money with this process!!

Added by: Terrie
Tags: Fired on Images
Date: 2010-07-23

It's so easy! Clay Puzzling is Perfect for children and adults! •Are you looking for an easy way to work with clay? Are you intimidated at the thought of taking a block of clay and creating something by hand? Have you considered introducing clay in your studio but don't want to make a huge investment in materials and space? •Clay puzzling techniques were developed by Michael Harbridge to show people how to create the look of hand-built clay pieces with the use of bisque shapes, puzzler molds or simple items like inexpensive clay pots. •In this webinar you'll learn the basic techniques for making flat and three-dimensional creations. It's a perfect technique for children and adults. Even experienced clay artists enjoy clay puzzling methods!

Added by: mike
Tags: Clay Puzzing Clay Clay tools
Date: 2009-11-30

Learn how to create a clay-puzzled birdbath with the use of a puzzler mold and large bowl as forms. Embed natural materials in the base and natural of rubber leaf forms in the top clay shape. The shapes can also be used separately as a vase and bowl if you don't want to use it as a birdbath. Firing and finishing techniques will be covered in addition to business basics for introducing this method in a studio setting and how to make tons of money from clay.

Added by: mike
Tags: Clay Puzzling
Date: 2010-06-04

I'm going to layer it up with 5 fabulous designs that can be applied to mugs, plates, vases, trays and so many more bisque canvas'. Working with Duncan Concepts we will work through 5 techniques to create interesting backgrounds for 5 wonderful floral designs. The backgrounds will cover sponging, washing, majolica, brushwork and the use of tape to create unique and fun textures to prepare our bisque canvas for a design. The design series to be highlighted will be fun florals, such as garden flowers, vines and little bit of the exotic. The florals will be created with Duncan Concepts, French Dimensions and slip to create a heightened dimension to our project. Join me for 5 fabulous projects to excite you with a burst of colour and texture......what are you going to create today!

Added by: Cheryl
Tags: Layering
Date: 2010-02-17

Learn basic techniques for painting human and character eyes with this simple, step-by-step process Michael has developed. He will cover brush selection, color consistency, proper brush handling, and show how to teach others to be successful in eye painting. Once these basics are developed, participants will be able to look at various animal eyes and use the methods theyve learned to master the proper look. This is a perfect webinar for those wanting to personally learn to paint eyes and for studio owners wishing to teach workshops. Michael will show you how to teach this method and make money doing it. BONUS! Paint along with Michael! Preorder Michaels eye painting kit, complete with written instruction sheet, brush and reusable paint-along, laminated eye painting chart you paint on and wipe off as you practice. Have a few sheets of clean paper, paper towel and water and youll be set to go. You can order kits by emailing admin@ifiredarts.com

Added by: mike
Tags: Human eyes
Date: 2010-04-26

Learn how to create a Fun and Funky Dracula by stacking different bisque shapes. Once you learn how to “stack bisque” the possibilities are truly endless and the end results are really a “WOW” for your studio and your customers! You will learn how to stack, what tools and supplies are needed and how to fire a “stacked” piece for excellent results. This video will show you how to use your existing inventory of bisque in a truly unique way. The finished results are an excellent “show stopper” for your display windows, advertisements and to keep customers coming back for more!

Added by: arlenedee
Tags: Bisque Stacking
Date: 2010-06-04

This is the first part of a 3 part series of webinars which will take you step by step into the exciting world of "Fired-On Images" a simple, affordable, safe and exciting new technique for permanently firing high quality photos, graphics and text onto any kiln fire-able glazed or fusible glass surface. Instructions for colorizing sepia images will also be covered. All you need is the specially formulated Fired-On Transfer paper and access to an HP(black only) laser printer and you can start making make piles of money... quite literally! Great for Gifts, Fundraiser's, Promotional Items or direct sale

Added by: Terrie
Tags: Fired on Images
Date: 2010-06-25

Learn how to make your own beads. Learn how to form and decorate beads ready to fire and glaze. I will show you how to use underglaze to color slip and use the slip to colorize and decorate your beads. The slip makes the beads dimensional and look like lampwork beads. These techniques will be great for March break holidays, summer camps, and birthday parties. Even if you can’t make it for the live webinar, register anyway because the recording is FREE the very next day. Watch the recording over and over, pause, rewind and fast forward. It’s a great tool for training employees or teaching a workshop. Or, just use it to follow along yourself.

Added by: btilley22
Tags: Dimensional beads
Date: 2011-02-27

Extruder Pumpkins and Chunky Gourds •Learn all the tips and tricks to make these outstanding extruder coil pumpkins and chunky-puzzled gourds. •It's a whole new way to take traditional pumpkin shapes to a whole new dimension and add texture to these simple gourds. •You'll be amazed at how easy it is to create these forms with natural looking leaves using moist clay. •Don't miss this opportunity to learn some of the most popular techniques Michael has taught around North America. Studio owners will find this to be a profitable workshop for children and adults.

Added by: mike
Tags: extruder chunky gords
Date: 2009-11-30

It's so easy! Learn how to use watercolor pencils over stains and over fired glaze. •Create colorful leaves without any fancy brushstrokes. •We'll also band lines on vertical and flat shapes using a banding wheel and a dagger brush. •Great workshop for children and adults. Color in with pencils and blend with water!

Added by: mike
Tags: Water pencils
Date: 2009-12-07

New Retail Store Design

Added by: Larry_Broomberg
Tags: New Retail Store Design
Date: 2010-02-05

The art of achieving optimum firing results using an electric kiln. We are going to take a hands on approach how to load a kiln to achieve great firing results with little or no damage or breakage to the pieces. Learn the secret of firing flat items to prevent cracking. Learn the proper stacking arrangement to insure a use of all areas of the firing chambers. We will thoroughly discuss the firing of greenware to bisque, glazed items and a quick how fire overglazes….both metallics and mother or pearl. Emphasis will be placed on proper stilting and how to arrange a kiln load to prevent heat shadows. This video is a must see and will be useful to each of you.

Added by: david
Tags: Kiln Loading Stilts
Date: 2010-02-02

Learn how to form a seamless cylinder, perfect for handbuilding mugs from clay. This technique is a great way to make a hollow tube of clay. You are only limited by your imagination on what you can do with the clay cylinders. Easily make mugs, vases, vessels, birdfeeders etc. I will show you how to make an awesome vase and more!

Added by: amy
Tags: Broomstick method
Date: 2010-02-25

. During his presentation Tony will expalain the difference between working with stoneware that is mature vs soft fires. Tony will discuss strokes, glazes, enamels, and many more topics regarding stoneware. Tony will work with coasters with corked backs using 4 different patterns. If you want to learn working with stoneware then this is the webinar for you. Disney Bisqueteers take notice! The Prince and the Frog is #1 at the box office! for more details, click here "Live" On-Line Webinar Classes and Recordings Webinar Classes FAQ Click here Webinar Testimonials Click here Our Talented Artists Click here Missed a webinar? No problem, we record them all. Click here for the complete listing!

Added by: tony
Tags: Into Stoneware
Date: 2010-02-22

Metallic Paste Shoes with Tony Tanner In this Porcelain Inspirations Day Webinar you will learn how to use non-fired Decorative Art Paste, in wonderful metallic colors, to decorate high heeled shoes, cast in exciting porcelain colors. Youll learn various ways to use brushes and metallic tips to create various flowers, leaves and various other accents. Learn how to thin down the paste and paint with it, how to blend several colors together, and more. This wonderful paste air dries and once it is dry, is so permanent that you can put the piece in the dishwasher and the paste wont come off. It will adhere to glazed or unglazed ceramics, porcelain, stoneware, plastic and even glass. This exciting product opens up new doors of creativity you have dreamed of.

Added by: tony
Tags: Metallic Paste
Date: 2010-04-17

In this webinar you will learn how to create wonderful pen and ink techniques on the surface of fired porcelain bisque. You will use special acrylic inks and an exciting new technical pen to create awesome pen and ink designs on porcelain. You will then learn to use pure pigment oils and special media to shade and blush color into your pattern to create wonderful pen and ink designs. With the special Blair spray you will be introduced to you will find that these patterns are fairly permanent and wonderful accents to any porcelain bisque including dolls

Added by: tony
Tags: Iris Pen and Ink
Date: 2010-04-29

Use your creativity and design handbuilt clay jewelry. Chunky and funky bracelets and necklaces are popular right now and I will show you how to make them! Learn how to construct and fire clay beads, pendants, earrings etc. I will even show you how to string it all together for a complete bracelet project and how to add earring wires. Lots of tips and tricks will be shared plus many different jewelry pieces. Experience what can become one of the most popular classes in YOUR studio or shop. No experience necessary.

Added by: amy
Tags: Handbuilt Clay Jewelry
Date: 2010-04-30

Join me, David Hoff for a overview of Concepts and how to use this product line to create outstanding projects with ease. We will review, demonstrate and explain how to complete a variety of techniques using this underglaze family that has been designed for use on bisque. Whether Concepts or Stroke 'n Coats are used the techniques will work with both brands. For this webinar we will complete opaque coverage, washes of color, brushwork, banding, use of contact paper and sponging.

Added by: david
Tags: Duncan Concepts
Date: 2010-07-06

Michael will cover some basic banding on bisque prior to showing how to create uniform floral designs while only using one large, soft fan brush. The flowers are created by simply squeezing color directly out of the bottle. Confused? Its actually a very easy process for children and adults to make uniform designs like flowers and other shapes without the use of a pattern or brush strokes. The color seriously goes directly from the bottle to the ware. Use the technique on white or terra cotta bisque. Perfect for traditional or contemporary studios.

Added by: mike
Tags: Terra Cotta Bisque
Date: 2010-05-07

Discover the magic when you combine ceramics and glass and fire them together inside a kiln! Michael will show you how to combine the two fired components in full-fuse and tack-fuse methods. He will also take it one step further and burn feathers and hair on the surfaces. It may sound like a strange combination, but the results are stunning. This can all be done in any ceramic kiln. Join us for a magical hour-long video from the comfort of your own home using your computer with high-speed internet service.

Added by: mike
Tags: Crystal Fusion
Date: 2011-08-18