I am excited to partner with Milkweed Arts in offering online Glass Video Tutorials on their website. The online tutorials allow the user to view the video portion of the tutorial at their leisure. My tutorials are accompanied with PDF handouts that provide all materials and supplies used, firing schedules recommendations, product lists and options or substitutions, and step by step still photos on each phase of the process.
The links below will take you directly to the Milkweed Arts website for each tutorial that is currently available.
The links below will take you directly to the Milkweed Arts website for each tutorial that is currently available.
New Online Tutorial Available!
Watercolor Painting on Powdered Frit
"Dive into the fascinating realm of fused glass art by exploring an innovative technique of watercolor painting on powdered frit. This course offers a fresh perspective on traditional watercolor painting, transforming it from white paper onto the dynamic medium of powdered frit, thereby enhancing the inherent beauty of fused glass artwork.
In this course, you'll learn from Mark, a seasoned watercolor artist who has been adapting and perfecting this technique since 2017. Inspired by conventional watercolor methods, he embarked on a journey to mirror these effects onto fused glass. His extensive testing, product exploration, and careful firing process led to this breakthrough technique, first unveiled in a webinar in 2018.
Since then, Mark has continually refined his approach, integrating it with other fused glass techniques and experimenting with various products to expand its possibilities. Now, you have the chance to master this unique style of painting on glass, following Mark's step-by-step guide. This comprehensive tutorial covers all you need to know, from materials and supplies to the selection of color products, the application process, design transfer techniques, and essential color theory considerations. Equipped with detailed video demonstrations, you'll discover how to breathe life into your glass art through this vibrant painting method. The course also includes a comprehensive 37-page handout brimming with practice projects to hone your newfound skills.
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"Dive into the fascinating realm of fused glass art by exploring an innovative technique of watercolor painting on powdered frit. This course offers a fresh perspective on traditional watercolor painting, transforming it from white paper onto the dynamic medium of powdered frit, thereby enhancing the inherent beauty of fused glass artwork.
In this course, you'll learn from Mark, a seasoned watercolor artist who has been adapting and perfecting this technique since 2017. Inspired by conventional watercolor methods, he embarked on a journey to mirror these effects onto fused glass. His extensive testing, product exploration, and careful firing process led to this breakthrough technique, first unveiled in a webinar in 2018.
Since then, Mark has continually refined his approach, integrating it with other fused glass techniques and experimenting with various products to expand its possibilities. Now, you have the chance to master this unique style of painting on glass, following Mark's step-by-step guide. This comprehensive tutorial covers all you need to know, from materials and supplies to the selection of color products, the application process, design transfer techniques, and essential color theory considerations. Equipped with detailed video demonstrations, you'll discover how to breathe life into your glass art through this vibrant painting method. The course also includes a comprehensive 37-page handout brimming with practice projects to hone your newfound skills.
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Exploring Design Outline Techniques for Fused Glass
Are you uncertain which product to use? Are there advantages using one over the other? How do I choose the method and product for my project? All of this will be discussed and demonstrated in this comprehensive virtual tutorial with products from Unique Glass Colors, Colors for Earth, and Hues 2 Fuse.
Each of these products provides a different aesthetic in your designs and some provide the opportunity to use many other glass fusing and painting techniques!
Don’t know how to draw? Drawing experience is not required – it can be as simple using design patterns, mandala patterns, coloring book designs, simple clip art motifs and more if drawing is out of your comfort zone.
I have worked extensively for 8 years using these products and has mastered all the options and more. And have so many tips and tricks to make it easy for you. Topics will include choosing the right product, methods of applying each product on the glass, adding color to white products to create a tint, using patterns and designs, the tools to use, firing schedules, and more! The 28-page PDF handout will include product information, step-by-step instructions for the tutorial feature project of the Butterfly bowl, and a list of resources for your materials and supplies.
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Are you uncertain which product to use? Are there advantages using one over the other? How do I choose the method and product for my project? All of this will be discussed and demonstrated in this comprehensive virtual tutorial with products from Unique Glass Colors, Colors for Earth, and Hues 2 Fuse.
Each of these products provides a different aesthetic in your designs and some provide the opportunity to use many other glass fusing and painting techniques!
Don’t know how to draw? Drawing experience is not required – it can be as simple using design patterns, mandala patterns, coloring book designs, simple clip art motifs and more if drawing is out of your comfort zone.
I have worked extensively for 8 years using these products and has mastered all the options and more. And have so many tips and tricks to make it easy for you. Topics will include choosing the right product, methods of applying each product on the glass, adding color to white products to create a tint, using patterns and designs, the tools to use, firing schedules, and more! The 28-page PDF handout will include product information, step-by-step instructions for the tutorial feature project of the Butterfly bowl, and a list of resources for your materials and supplies.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.
Drawing on Fused Glass
Drawing on fused glass is just another method of putting your artistic skills to use in an exciting and fresh direction.
Learn the tips and techniques in drawing on fused glass using the black underglaze pencil for dynamic results that traditional graphite drawing provides. The black underglaze pencil is far more predictable and consistent in the results in kiln firing than graphite.
In this tutorial and the supporting documentation, Mark will discuss and demonstrate three different glass surface preparation options, review the tools and recommended supplies, demonstrate drawing techniques suitable for use in fused glass drawings, firing specifications and steps, and finally an optional method of adding color or tinting your fused glass enamel drawings.
The drawing techniques may be used in a variety of personal art styles from simple line or gesture drawings, abstracts, or realistic representations of the subject matter you choose.
Purchasers of the tutorial are welcome to join the private tutorial Facebook group - Drawing on Fused Glass with verified purchase.
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Drawing on fused glass is just another method of putting your artistic skills to use in an exciting and fresh direction.
Learn the tips and techniques in drawing on fused glass using the black underglaze pencil for dynamic results that traditional graphite drawing provides. The black underglaze pencil is far more predictable and consistent in the results in kiln firing than graphite.
In this tutorial and the supporting documentation, Mark will discuss and demonstrate three different glass surface preparation options, review the tools and recommended supplies, demonstrate drawing techniques suitable for use in fused glass drawings, firing specifications and steps, and finally an optional method of adding color or tinting your fused glass enamel drawings.
The drawing techniques may be used in a variety of personal art styles from simple line or gesture drawings, abstracts, or realistic representations of the subject matter you choose.
Purchasers of the tutorial are welcome to join the private tutorial Facebook group - Drawing on Fused Glass with verified purchase.
Click HERE to purchase.
Glass Nouveau Styles in Fused Glass Enamels
The demonstrations in the video tutorial cover options for the use of the drawing technique and for adding color to the design. In the video Mark demonstrates the processes and provides multiple options for this style of fused glass painting.
Written directions for the Dragonfly Tray are included in addition to 7 pattern guides: Dragonfly Tray, Iris Garden Stake, Large Iris Panel, Small Daffodil Dishes, Woodland Mushrooms, Holiday Holly, and an Art Nouveau Motif.
Enamels that have been tested for this technique are Unique Glass Colors, Hues 2 Fuse, and Colors for Earth. If using a different brand or type of enamel I recommend you run tests to ensure your enamel choice is compatible with the Layering Mix, and use of Color Concentrates or UGC DETAILS products.
Available Exclusively from Milkweed Arts CLICK HERE TO ORDER
The demonstrations in the video tutorial cover options for the use of the drawing technique and for adding color to the design. In the video Mark demonstrates the processes and provides multiple options for this style of fused glass painting.
Written directions for the Dragonfly Tray are included in addition to 7 pattern guides: Dragonfly Tray, Iris Garden Stake, Large Iris Panel, Small Daffodil Dishes, Woodland Mushrooms, Holiday Holly, and an Art Nouveau Motif.
Enamels that have been tested for this technique are Unique Glass Colors, Hues 2 Fuse, and Colors for Earth. If using a different brand or type of enamel I recommend you run tests to ensure your enamel choice is compatible with the Layering Mix, and use of Color Concentrates or UGC DETAILS products.
Available Exclusively from Milkweed Arts CLICK HERE TO ORDER
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Winter Ornaments & Miniature Landscapes This tutorial walks you through each step of the process that I use to paint these ever popular and detailed mini landscape paintings on fused glass ornament shapes or small glass pieces that may be framed or displayed in stands or easels. The products that I use are Unique Glass Colors and Colors for Earth. Other enamel and product brands may not be suitable for these techniques and product compatibility. The tutorial includes video demonstrations and a 20 page PDF handout with materials and supply list and step by step process photographs with tips and techniques that are used, and resources. |
Waterjet ornament shapes are available at Milkweed Arts in 8 different shapes in your choice of Bullseye COE90 or Oceanside COE96 in Clear and White glass. I designed these shapes for students of my webinars and tutorials to have access to the shapes and sizes that I use for fused glass ornaments.
TIP: For most of my applications I fire no hotter than 1385 as it is more about the products and applications than the glass itself. This prevents dogboning and the potential for the hole closing up should the piece require more than one kiln firing. Place fiber paper in the hole to maintain the size of the hole in the ornaments and do not remove until you have completed your last firing.
TIP: For most of my applications I fire no hotter than 1385 as it is more about the products and applications than the glass itself. This prevents dogboning and the potential for the hole closing up should the piece require more than one kiln firing. Place fiber paper in the hole to maintain the size of the hole in the ornaments and do not remove until you have completed your last firing.