Tonight, we’re going to explore “hand-lapping” with Kim Brill! So many of us think we need expensive machinery to achieve beautiful, coldworked surfaces on our glass art pieces, but the truth is that with a little time and some simple supplies, you can achieve a gallery-quality finish.
Years ago, Kim hand-lapped hundreds of little glass blocks for a special project, and got really, really good at it. Tonight, she’ll do a demo and discussion of what you need to add that special touch to your glass art.
And while we’re talking about coldworking, another highly recommend resource is Paul Tarlow’s groundbreaking Coldworking Glass Without Machines. As one of Paul’s first forays into his extensive series of fused glass books, he put this information in an easy-to-understand book with clear photos, instructions, and diagrams. Buy it here.