PNSC - October 2002 Workshop outline

Compiled by: Irene D'Aloisio

Revised: August 03, 2005

Workshop framework – discuss the cost/benefit of entry level versus advanced systems for each process step

1. Raster image
   1. Photo – photo/image quality required for fine line work
   2. “Found” art – ownership/copyright considerations – Dover releases
   3. Poser – bald naked ladies – image layering
   4. Raster Clip Art versus Vector Clip Art versus scanning
2. Vector conversion and design
   1. PhotoShop cleanup versus Streamline versus hand drawing
   2. Illustrator import/placement; embedding versus linking
   3. Using Illustrator and Photoshop simultaneously
   4. Illustrator tools, tips and methods
   5. Design consideration; blasting experience should drive design!!
   6. Printing/printer/film – cheap and best film for Laser: Inkjet films
   7. Inkjet versus Laser printers versus commercial film positives
   8. Printer selection considerations for fine lines
3. Exposure
   1. Resist selection considerations
   2. Exposure considerations/ unintended cross linking – vacuum frame
4. Washout – times, considerations with self adhesive resist, nozzles
5. Mounting/handling self adhesive photoresist – tips and problems
6. Blasting – nozzle selection, gun types, blasting techniques, lighting, visibility, ergonomics of blasting station, collecting abrasive, dust control
7. Debunking myths – overachieving the manufacturer’s expectations
   1. Line resolution – why would you ever need 0.002 inch lines?
   2. Carving depth
   3. Blasting distance and angle
8. Advanced carving techniques/saving your butt
   1. Pickard liquid resist – adding texture to carvings
   2. Contour carving in very small areas
   3. Remasking with silly putty
   4. Second resist – uses and methods
   5. Diamond burr engraving/smoothing transitions
   6. Glue chipping - Kathryn
9. Adding color to glass art (we’re just moving into this area)
   1. Airbrushing automotive style paints
   2. Pebeo type paints
   3. Glass enamels
   4. Carving fused glass
10. Display - Edge lit bases – selection, considerations, design,  odd shapes
11. Photography
    1. Photographing with edge lit bases/glass art in general
    2. General instructions with spotmeter – “seeing” lighting levels
    3. Dealing with reflections; building a lighting stand
    4. Digital camera settings – JPEG versus TIFF versus RAW
    5. Digital camera selection criteria (somewhat off-topic)

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