Over
the past few years, we have had many requests for special classes
to teach how to etch larger pieces of glass. Even though the basic
techniques are the same as for etching smaller to mid-size pieces
of glass, the scale is so
much larger, it's like a different business. These
are all things you will learn on your own over the course of being
in the glass etching business for 5 to 15 years, but some people
just don't want to wait!
So, we are announcing
a brand new class - How to Etch Architectural
Glass. This includes any large scale glass, such
as in front doors, shower enclosures, room dividers, large table
tops and other large pieces of glass! In creating this class, we
realized just how much we have learned over the years and have taken
for granted. As a result, we have created a very
thorough class for those who want to skip the 5 -15 year learning
curve mentioned above.
Entering
the world of architectural size glass requires specific knowledge
of what equipment setup is necessary, how to order and handle architectural
glass, building code and legal aspects and installation considerations.
This class is designed to help you understand the various aspects
of architectural blasting and to be able to enter this line of business
with confidence.
In this
class, you will learn:
- How
to use two different pass-through cabinets
- How
to etch in a blast room
- Essentials
of building a blast room, including blasters, vacuum exhaust systems,
the safety gear and easels for large glass
- How
to choose the right type of glass for the job. For example: What
type of glass do you use if your client wants a carved design
on a door panel?
- How
to order larger glass including safety glass, the proper type
of edge finishing, the thickness of the glass related to its overall
size, how to calculate the weight of the glass
- How
to handle larger pieces of glass
- How
to order stencils for large glass
- How
to apply stencils to large glass
- How
to apply resist and transfer a design if you are not using a pre-cut
stencil
- How
to etch tempered glass and safety glass
- Installation
considerations and why you will probably want to hire that part
of the job out
- .
. . even how to crate and ship finished etched glass!
Students will
be creating their own full sized "showroom samples"
during the class and will be able to complete projects worth up
to $2400!
Fascinating
field trips will be included. We are currently planning field trips
to a glass tempering plant and a waterjet cutting facility.
Pre-requisites:
In order to get as much as possible out of the class, you should
either have experience with carving and shading or you should first
take our 4 day Professional Glass Etching Seminar.
There
is no other class of this type anywhere - don't miss it! |
This
is the most in-depth etching class we have, and one of the longest,
but you can base an entire business on it!
Double
doors with full sized glass panel inserts.
Frameless
glass table top featuring 3/4" glass with flat polished edges.
Half-light
door panel with arched top.
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