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Intro/Intermediate Hot Glassblowing & Forming Processes
Course No. GLS 243H-343H-443H Credits: 3.0
Emphasis on understanding how to manipulate glass in its molten state. Practice in traditional and nontraditional blowing and hot forming techniques. Instruction on the use of various hand tools and torches. Color application techniques and hot glass skill development at your level. Theory and use of annealing kilns, safety in the studio, teamwork in the hot studio. Open to any skill level. 3 credits.
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