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Intro to Glass Beadmaking & Flameworking

  • Chicago Glass Collective 1770 West Berteau Avenue, #203-B Chicago, IL, 60613 United States (map)

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In this 4-hour class, you will learn make your own beautiful glass beads by melting and designing beautifully colored glass with a torch. Dots, swirls, lines and frit will be available for use. Detailed safety instructions will be explained and demonstrated at the beginning and throughout the class.

All materials are included. Walk away from the class with your beads strung onto a wire that can be used as a keychain, fan pull, light pull, zipper pull. You can also string them in order to make a simple necklace or bracelet. No experience necessary. This is a great introduction to glass beadmaking and flameworking and will allow you to come back and rent torch time so you can continue making beads. Expect to make 6-10 beads during the class.

Wear natural fibers (no fleece or spandex) clothing, hair tie for long hair and closed-toed shoes. Ages 15+ (Parent or guardian required if under 18). Masks are required.

What's Provided

All materials are provided

What You Can Expect From This Experience

  • Flameworking safety

  • Safely melt glass with a torh

  • Learn about glass colors

  • Learn to make glass beads

Please Note

This experience has a minimum of 2 students required to go forward. You'll be notified if it is below minimum 7 days in advance. If the minimum is not met 24 hours before the event, you’ll have the option to pay the difference for a private event amount, transfer to another date or Dabble experience, or receive a refund.

$92 per Ticket

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