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This class will focus on making two kilncast glass boxes. You will make two boxes using assembled, vermiculite board molds with investment cores. Basic principles of kilncasting, volume calculation, and coldworking will be covered. Due to unique firing conditions, the project sizes and wall thicknesses will be specified but students will have access to multiple forms of glass (sheet, billet, frit) There are no prerequisites, though moldmaking and/or kilncasting experience are helpful.

Topic: Kilnformed Murrine Boxes

Dates: June 12-16, 2025

Time: 930am-4pm-ish

Participants: 4 per session (But I'll run it with 2 students)

****IMPORTANT: Enrollment is open until MAY 11. If no-one signs up we'll try again in a few months. ******

***Images show a few boxes NOT made of murrine. The materials and methods used to produce class projects can also be used in non-murrine box making. All will be discussed!****

Main Project

• 4” x 5” x 2” kilncast box + Lid
Skill Requirements
• Basic measuring in Metric units (will be covered)
• Basic measuring in Imperial units (will be reviewed)
• Basic math for volume calculations

• A willingness to be challenged while learning

Topics Presented
• Elevated craftsmanship
• Assembled vermiculite board mold-making
• Volume calculation for kilncasting
• Fundamentals of kilncast glass
• Kilncasting with a variety of F.O.G. (Billet, sheet, frit, etc)
• Fire polishing v sealing