Finally a year after I’ve finished the Intro to Plasma series collaboration with Ben Orozco from GEEX (Glass Education Exchange) I finally have a 2nd Ed update to Guidelines for Vessel Structure. As mentioned before
“It’s hard to find a good way to share this knowledge without making the creative/fabricator/designer feel limited or lead their vision.”
These guidelines for form and structure are both for those that have glassblowing skill and Designer working with glassblowers.
Do note that there’s so much going into the process of Plasma Sculpture that I’m just focusing on presenting the fundamental and essential methods while collecting and providing resources for further self-study and knowledge. That is to say, I will fill in the science and history where it is necessary or difficult to resource, but will not get into a sort of technical manual writing. Due to this being my formative years of experience, in addition to developing working methods for my particular environment, such as the public studio at Pittsburgh Glass Center, it’s hard to pin down many other details since my knowledge expands and updates very quickly; though if encouraged to share, I would be open to talking about moment to moment findings, just as I do with my contemporaries.
Thank you to the students or rather co-learners, instructors, and TA’s of 2022 Neon and Plasma Summer workshop, Borderline, taught by James Akers, Sean Bradley, and myself at the Pittsburgh Glass Center.
It was personally a challenging week for me, as I could not be there for the majority of the day, yet everyone worked hard, played hard, and had a good time. This was the first time we’ve run any of the neon torches for a class, I appreciate every bit of feedback I received, especially of the presentations I shared with you during the class.
It was due to your input that I have felt ready to share this document for further research and implementation.
Joey Dullard
Alex Fruzynski
Martin Harell
Hoyt Hoelper
DJ (Danielle James)
Paula Jernigan
Marta Rippetoe
Rachael Strittmatter
Victoria “Tori” Watson
If you’re interested in my particular thoughts on something, please ask, I’ll even see if I can discuss that question with someone more experienced so we can get a well rounded answer.
As always, Be safe, be healthy, and be strong,
and I’ll see you next time,
-Percy Echols II,Taming Lightning
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