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

Combining Glass Frit with Clay Can you fire glass frit with ceramic surfaces? Discover what can and cannot be done when combing clay and glass. Find out how to create a clay shape over a bisque plate with inset areas carved away with the use of ribbon tools and textured with inexpensive pottery tools. Michael will show you how to fashion your pattern with and without a pottery wheel. He’ll cover the building and finishing procedures before showing how to add glass and fire.

Added by: mike
Tags: Glass Frit and Clay
Date: 2009-12-11

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

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

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 Clay or Fusible Glass Surface

Added by: Terrie
Tags: Fired On Images-Glass
Date: 2010-08-22

Learn how to make 3D dogs using flat patterns. Barbara shows you how to roll out your clay using either a slab roller or a rolling pin. These cleaver designs become 3D using a draping technique. Next we will learn how to make our own patterns from pictures and create 3D wall plaques of your favorite pets. These 3D wall plaques are made from several layers of clay to create the 3D effect. You will be amazed at how easy they are to create.

Added by: btilley22
Tags: Clay Dogs
Date: 2011-08-19

Does your studio have a slabroller? Do you ever wonder how you can make more money for you studio? Let me share with you some of my favorite and very successful slabroller projects that can be done as a class or bisque fired and sold for a great profit. They can be customized for every holiday and season, and even birthday parties. You'll not only learn how to create these fabulous projects, but I will also share some of my own personal designs that fly off our studio shelves. Fun, fast, and easy-these projects will have your register singing "ka-ching!"

Added by: melmalsam
Tags: Ka- Ching
Date: 2011-07-08

In this video I will show you how to create a beautiful bowl with leaves and berries.

Added by: Cheryl
Tags: Bowl leaves berries
Date: 2009-11-11

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

Make fused glass bead using molds and glass frit and sheet fusable glass. This webinar shows you how to prepare your molds and glass. Includes all fusing schedules and will include information on finishing techniques to make your glass ready to be made into jewelry

Added by: btilley22
Tags: Glass Beads
Date: 2010-10-23

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

Join me Liz Goobie on learing a french dimension technique of white on white

Added by: Liz
Tags: white on white french dimension
Date: 2009-11-15

Realistic Pots ; Turquoise Nuggets Growing up in the western US, I have always admired the beauty of Southwestern Indian Art ; its Influence. Part of the attraction is the striking use of a dark back-ground colors, complimented with a BOLD contrasting color. So needless to say, when I was able to re-create this look with ready available hobby ceramic materials - I was elated! Give this technique a try because the way you will create the background is truly unique!

Added by: FRANK
Tags: REALISTIC POTS & TURQOISE NUGGETS
Date: 2010-01-25

Please refer to the revised video with Tony Tanner on how to fire in your Microwave

Added by: tony
Tags: Microwave Kiln
Date: 2010-05-11

Chase those winter blues away and get ready for Spring! Create a Flower Garden Stake from clay for your yard. Learn how to cut out a pattern from a slab of clay and give the pieces dimension and shape. Discover basic construction of handbuilding and find out exactly how easy it really is. I will also show you how to make adjustments to a pattern to make different flowers designs. Don’t be intimidated about working with clay, it is one of the most forgiving mediums. From kids to seniors, it is fun for everyone and no experience is necessary to get started. So, get your rolling pin ready!

Added by: amy
Tags: Flower Garden
Date: 2010-03-12

Learn how to use Dichroic Coated Copper Foil in your fusing projects

Added by: brian
Tags: Dichroic
Date: 2010-07-07

We'll be playing with frit to make an easy fused glass suncatcher that's great for kids' camps and classes and several striking projects that use up some of that clear scrap we all seem to generate. We'll use powdered frit, fine frit, and coarse frit in techniques you can use to make dozens of stunning fused glass pieces that look complicated but are really easy to make. We'll also learn how to use a frit maker to use up even more scrap glass.

Added by: Ckadis
Tags: frit
Date: 2010-04-30

Fabulous Fused Glass Flowers - Learn how to create your own fused glass flowers including choosing glass and molds, sizing and designing your flower, and shaping and finishing techniques. Glass flowers make perfect accents for your home or garden, wonderful gifts, and if you're a professional - your customers will LOVE them!

Added by: glasspalette
Tags: flowers
Date: 2011-12-09

One of the most exciting things to happen in the Warm Glass industry over the past two years are the MicroKilns that can be used inside of your Microwave. In this Webinar you will learn to create a variety of glass objects inside one of these special kilns, including the very popular Dichroic glass pendants of the past five or more years. We will discuss various stages of fusion and how to create them inside of the kiln, along with touching on other ideas such as slumping and frit casting. Learn what microwaves are best and how to figure out a schedule for your type of microwave. Create great projects that are quick and easy for kids, seniors, or anyone who just wants to have fun

Added by: tony
Tags: Microkiln
Date: 2009-11-30

Learn how fun and easy it is to add colors to your glass that you just can't get with glass alone. With Metal inclusions, you can add bright flashes of color and warm earth tones you'll love. You'll also learn how to use the kiln to "carve" glass, or make 3-d impressions that can add a whole new dimension to your fused glass projects. We'll make simple projects that are great for kids' classes and summer camps and more flashy ones you can use to grace your holiday tables.

Added by: Ckadis
Tags: Metal Inclusions
Date: 2010-10-05