General Meeting: Float Glass via Zoom

ByBarbM Editor

November 16, 2025 @ 3:30-5:00pm. Pacific Time : Via Zoom

Topic: Float Glass

You have choices! Let us introduce you to an incredible system of glass; more than what you might expect it to be. Start your journey here with us and learn about System 82 Float Glass — a system designed to make glass fusing accessible, affordable, and endlessly creative. We’ll blow the doors wide open on what’s possible with System 82, showing how its professional-grade quality, broad versatility, and approachable pricing give artists more room to create with confidence.

In this demo and talk, we’ll explore:

A clear look at what makes float different and why that difference matters for kilnforming artists

A live demo of sifting, layering, and building your own base sheets

How to harness the versatility of float for a wide range of projects and spark new inspiration

Myth-busting common misconceptions about float glass

A firing strategy that supports rather than restricts your vision

Special offers and goodies just for attendees of this session

Speaker: Lisa Stirrett of Glassy Cuts 

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7822930560?pwd=2bH5zvIVs5qGfdM10TR9g74TK83ydv.1&omn=81306757357

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