Techniques Night: Off Mandrel Implosion Pendants

Instructor: Dwyn Tomlinson

Sooner or later, everyone who makes beads wants to know - how do you make those pendants that are made without a mandrel? Come and find out and make your own "implosion" pendant. Learn how to make an implosion - that's the flower-like starburst of colour in the centre of the glass, and how to handle the glass using a punty, and how to make the loop for hanging at the top.

Skill Level: Some lampworking experience required. This class is for the Intermediate lampworker.

Time: 7pm to 9:30pm

Price: $93.75 (+GST). Deposit required at time of registration

Supplies:All glass will be included.

Need to Bring: All tools are provided, but if you have favourite tools or glasses, you are welcome to bring them and use them. (We suggest you put your name on them or some identifying mark.) Please wear cotton clothing, long sleeves, old jeans, and tie back any long hair.

The pendant you make in class will be kiln-annealed and will be available for pick-up the following business day. If you are from out of town, we are happy to mail them to you at no extra charge.

In addition, student get a 15% discount on in store purchases on the day of their class. Students will also receive 2 hours of unsupervised complimentary studio time.

Prior payment required. To enroll in this class, please call 416.701.1373 or toll free 877.473.2323 (877.473.BEAD) or email info@beadfx.com

The Instructor:

Students flock to Dwyn Tomlinson's classes - coming from great distances (Brazil, Spain) or just down the street. Her enthusiasm and passion for glass spills over onto the students and gives them permission to delight in the wonder of this new found obsession. Her sense of humor, patience and background in technical writing and adult education serve her well in teaching beginners.

She likes to give students a solid foundation which they can build on so they can realize their own tastes and styles. She is never reticent to share "secrets" of the trade and will demonstrate any bead that she can make - even her "signature" wave beads.