Art Immersion – Carving & Etching Glass

Taught by Mark and Patricia Rendulic

Sandblasting and Chemical etching glass

Make your own pieces of functional art and enjoy your next drink in style!  During this hands-on class you will be provided with the instruction, materials, tools, and design stencils needed to create two personalized pint, cocktail, or wine glasses using the process of chemical glass etching and sandblasting

Come learn about multiple techniques and the insider tips on getting the perfect etch. This design on your new pair of one-of-a-kind drinkware will be permanent, waterproof, and dishwasher friendly.  We will explore different resists and how to make your own patterns or stencils.

Glass etching is a glass art technique that consists of applying acidic, caustic, or abrasive substances to the surface of the glass in order to roughen its texture in selected areas with the end goal of creating a design.

There’s so much you can do with glass etching. Its uses range from adding text and design to simple glassware like cups and jars at home, to creating full-fledged, mind-blowing art pieces and decorations for museums and churches.

WHY GLASS ETCHING?

If you’ve seen etched glass, then you’re probably already aware of its intriguing appearance. The “frosted” look, produced by abrading glass, has a very elegant feel that doesn’t look flashy or obtrusive, but instead subtle and decorative.

One of the best things about chemical etching glass is that it’s not expensive and can be done at home by anybody. It’s an excellent way to add value to your art, business, or home, without investing much in terms of resources.

HOW GLASS ETCHING WORKS AND TECHNIQUES

The principles of glass etching are simple. Abrasive materials are used to chip away the surface of the glass, creating a “frosted” looking surface that can be designed by covering sections of the surface with materials that resist the abrasive.  We will review carving for multi-dimensional designs and explore other options for adding design.

We will  also explore adding luminescent color to the etched glass for additional excitement

***Refunds and credits will only be issued for class cancellations and postponements.

Note: If a date is sold out, join the waitlist to be contacted when a spot opens up.

Mark Rendulic has been a glass blower and glass sculptor for 34 years.  He has taught classes in glass blowing, glass sculpture, fusing, sand casting, and raking hot molten glass.

Patricia Rendulic started working glass around the same time Mark did so that they could share a hobby.  Patricia started out in stained glass and restoration of historic stained glass.  She also works in fused and textured glass from small jewelry to indoor/outdoor lighting installations.  One of her signature techniques is utilizing an age old technique of combining carved glass with oxides and pigments along with semi-precious and precious metals.  She also teaches various techniques in the glass medium.