Faceting class May 4th
9am - 6pm with one hour lunch break. 
Fishtown , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
Hosted by Mike Raman
Intro to glass faceting
​Some topics covered in this specific class include, but are not limited to:​​
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selecting the right equipment
mast-based faceting using a fixed armature 
understanding the index wheel 
proper grit progression for grinding and polishing glass
how and why facets work
dopping techniques
designing a facet pattern
mathematic calculations within faceting
troubleshooting issues while faceting 
how to repair damaged facets on a finished piece
chasing micro scratches (how to beat them!)
how to achieve a museum grade polish
geometric technicalities within faceting
calculating how facets impact the value of your art
how to photograph faceted glass
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I will walk you through all of the proper steps necessary to masterfully facet your glass with precision and proficiency . We will be faceting various pieces and running lots of demos using an Ultra Tec glass tec machine with an 8” wheel head. This is the machine I am teaching on, although I will be covering other aspects of different machinery based on various budgets and coldworking styles. 
There will be 1-on-1 feedback sessions where students can receive constructive criticism on their work.
This is a beginner faceting class , no experience is required. 
*one day class has no hands on opportunities* 
Purchasing this item ensures your $100 deposit out of the full $250 tuition for the 1-day group faceitng class. Upon purchase, I will reach out to finalize the full payment. Please reach out if you have questions about the class. Please note, tuition is NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your tuition if you find a student to fill your spot.