Hard Edge Glassfusing Mini Masterclass

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A focused, hands-on introduction to Hard Edge Glassfusing.

Discover the unique world of Hard Edge Glassfusing and learn how to create striking, modern glass art with clean lines, bold shapes, and a professional finish.

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In this Mini Masterclass, glass artist Chris Rave takes you through the process of creating your own Hard Edge Glassfusing artwork, from preparing your design and accurately fitting the glass pieces to assembling and firing your finished project.

A short course designed for hands-on learning

This Mini Masterclass contains approximately 30 minutes of video instruction, divided into 17 short, focused lessons.

But don't let the short video duration fool you! This is a work-along course, designed to be followed while creating your own glass artwork.

Rather than watching hours of demonstrations, you'll receive clear, practical instructions that you can immediately put into practice. Pause the videos, work on your project, and return to the next lesson when you're ready.

The actual time you spend on the course will depend on your experience, working speed, and the time required to complete and fire your glass artwork.

The emphasis is on learning by doing, not simply watching.

What you'll learn

• The principles behind the Hard Edge Glassfusing technique.
• How to prepare a design for this specific glassfusing method.
• How to achieve accurately fitting glass pieces and clean lines.
• How grinding and preparation influence the final appearance of your artwork.
• How to assemble a two-layer Hard Edge Glassfusing project.
• How firing temperatures influence the final result.
• How to create and use test tiles to find the right firing temperature for your own kiln.
• Practical tips and insights from Chris's experience developing and working with this technique.

Throughout the course, Chris also shares the reasoning behind his methods, helping you understand not just what to do, but why.

What's included?

• 17 short video lessons — approximately 30 minutes of total video instruction.
• Lifetime access — revisit the lessons whenever you need.
• Downloadable design template — available in A4 and US Letter formats.
• Equipment and information sheet — including equipment list, safety tips, and firing schedules for COE90 and COE96 glass.
• Learn at your own pace — pause, practice, experiment, and continue whenever you're ready.

Who is this course for?

This Mini Masterclass is designed for glass artists and enthusiasts who already have basic glassworking experience and want to explore a new technique.

To follow the course successfully, you should already be comfortable with:

• Cutting glass using standard glass-cutting tools.
• Basic glass grinding and edge preparation.
• General glassfusing principles and safe kiln operation.
• Working independently with your own glass tools and kiln.

Important: This is not a complete beginner's course in glassworking. Basic skills such as how to use a glass cutter, grinder, or kiln are not taught from scratch. Instead, the course focuses specifically on applying those existing skills to the Hard Edge Glassfusing technique.

What can you expect?

Think of this Mini Masterclass as a practical introduction to a new technique, rather than an extensive glassfusing training program.

You'll follow a complete Hard Edge project, discover the methods behind the technique, and gain the knowledge needed to start experimenting with your own designs.

The included project is a starting point. The real creative journey begins when you take what you've learned and develop it into something uniquely yours.

The goal is not to copy my work, but to inspire you to create your own.

Be Inspired, Never Copy.

Chris Rave