About this Event
Get in the holiday spirit with four more iconic winter staples: snowmen, presents, peppermints, and lights!
In this class, we'll teach you how to make three lampwork glass projects on the mandrel to bring seasonal cheer to your jewelry making and gift giving. You'll learn:
- Basic safety and best practices for working with an open flame and hot glass.
- How to use a mandrel and other tools to create a sculpted beads from glass rods
- How to use hand tools like tweezers and marver pads to shape your objects
You’ll also get time to practice and experiment with these glass techniques.
Prerequisites
or prior experience using a propane torch to form glass beads is suggested, but not required.
Dress Code
- Full length pants and closed-toed shoes
- Hair ties for longer hair
- Please wear natural fibers (wool,cotton,etc) for fire safety
What to Bring
- We recommend you bring your own safety glasses if possible. Maker Nexus will supply them for students who do not have their own.
Equipment Certifications
This class does not certify attendees to use any Maker Nexus equipment outside of class.
Cancellation Policy
Should you need to cancel your reservation or transfer your registration to another date, we’re happy to help! Please see our Cancellation Policy for information and cancellation instructions.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Maker Nexus, 1330 Orleans Drive, Sunnyvale, United States
USD 135.00
