Friday

Today was a day of experiments. We are still sand casting glass only now we are pushing the limits. Today I learned that casting over wet wood can make a huge worm like bubble, and yes its in the annealing process so hopefully I will get a wicked picture for all of yall to see. I can't believe its only been three days of class! Things are moving incredibly fast. I see mark mostly during meals and have heard nothing but good things from his class experience as well. The most amazing thing I have seen since I have arrived is the telepathy between glass workers. There is no such thing as a glass piece made alone. Just to cast one of my pieces I have two other people helping me to cut and open furnace doors. Watching the classes blowing glass is even more amazing because they work in groups of up to 5 for really intense pieces. I have gained alot of respect and trust for my class mates here after only 4 days. But the best part is how silent everything is, all of the workers just seem to know where to go and how to help each other. I have finally started planning my environmental installation piece and look forward to posting picture of the final product.