First Project - Ok idea?

[Oofda]

Tomorrow is my first SG class!!!  I am taking an individual class so I can go at my own pace and have the instructor to myself.  :)  I don't want to pick a complicated design so I am needing your input.  Is this an ok first project?

Thanks!
Sarah

[Stephen Richard]

Don't know if I'm too late, but those narrow points are going to test your cutting skills!
You will also have a big bunch of solder at the centre where all those lines converge.
I presume it is in copper foil?

Good luck and enjoy the process.

[Lou Ann]

I'm with Stephen, the points are going to be tough and so is the white boarder... narrow with an inside curve is never fun.

Also, with the way the lines flow through the center of the design you are going to have to be very precise with you fitting so that the lines don't veer off and make it look funny.

[ct4mom]

When I took my first class my panel had inside curves and glad they did. I would have never figured how to cut them myself and the teacher had many good tips. It may be a bit more difficult than others but with a personal teacher I'm sure she/he will steer you right.

[Rebecca]

This would be a good learning design in my class.  You would learn how to cut the long narrow pieces and the curves without a problem.  And how to fit them well.  If the teacher is good, you won't be frustrated and will never fear them again.  I think it is sad when someone comes into my shop and won't buy certain glass or try certain designs because someone, early on, told him/her that it was hard and not for beginners.  My students cut ALL glass and ALL shapes.

Rebecca

[Tre V]

Just my own personal take on trying any new art form...if I mess up, nobody dies.
 I say try it. And while you're at it, I think there is a very old thread somewhere here where folks posted their first projects. Some are rough, some are not. Doesn't matter really. It's what you learn that counts. 
Have a great time in your class Sara, and let us know how it goes.

[TracyCT]

Tomorrow is my first SG class!!!  I am taking an individual class so I can go at my own pace and have the instructor to myself.  :)  I don't want to pick a complicated design so I am needing your input.  Is this an ok first project?

It's a good design for a first class as long as you have a good instructor that will show you how to cut the narrow curves and the points on the star.  Look here to see some of the first projects that Jeffrey's students have done.  Look in the "student and artist" galleries.  He always puts a note if it's a first project.  Page 36 has a bunch of 1st projects but as you scroll through the pages, you'll see many 1st projects that are just amazing.
http://www.abasg.com/galleries.htm

[JudyK]

Sara, your instructor will help you. Go for it. The instructor may even start you out on a little something they picked out first.

[Oofda]

Thank you everyone!  Today was great and I can't wait to go back.  Because this will be 28" we had to work on the design some.  Additional relief lines had to be added.    We discussed the more difficult areas and I am really glad I picked this design.  I would rather him show me how to get through the difficult areas instead of me getting frustrated and giving up.  It will be a fun project.  We are going with lead came instead of foil.  The glass had to be ordered so we didn't do a ton today.  So exciting!!!  :)

Sarah

[TracyCT]

Welcome to the addiction, Sarah!!  Keep us posted on your progress.

[Kev]

Awesome Sarah! Your off to a great start! Take pictures along the way.

[JoanFrances]

when I took my 1st class we had to make a sun catcher.  I did a high heel which had a very narrow piece for the heel part. 

For my 2nd(second week) project I designed a good sized window panel with a huge butterfly in it, and a diamond light background.  YOu should have heard the other students,  "omg that is hard and all those pieces"  and on and on.  I didn't know enough to think I should be afraid and my teacher incouraged me to make the jumb  Glad I did.  It only took me a month of classes to do and I have a beautiful panel

So go for it.  With one on one instruction, if your teacher is good you will do fine, you will learn a lot and have a nice panel in the end

[Rebecca]

Thank you everyone!  Today was great and I can't wait to go back.  Because this will be 28" we had to work on the design some.  Additional relief lines had to be added.    We discussed the more difficult areas and I am really glad I picked this design.  I would rather him show me how to get through the difficult areas instead of me getting frustrated and giving up.  It will be a fun project.  We are going with lead came instead of foil.  The glass had to be ordered so we didn't do a ton today.  So exciting!!!  :)

Sarah

It sounds like you have a good teacher!  And you will be a good student.

Rebecca

[Tre V]

Every project is one piece at a time :)

[Elizabeth]

Every project is one piece at a time :)

Ain't that the truth!!  If you can look at each project that way - the sky is the limit!  Above all - have fun!!

[glassman52]

My pic., tree + moon used as my avatar was my very first project in my class. We were told to create a pattern and then cut it, foil it and solder it.
 As a beginner my instructor warned me of those curvy cuts, but I went for it anyway and it was a very good learning experience. 

[ct4mom]

I feel you only do one or two pieces in a class and everybody masters the easy cuts so having as many different and difficult cuts will help when your own.

[glassman52]

I feel you only do one or two pieces in a class and everybody masters the easy cuts so having as many different and difficult cuts will help when your own.

,and to do it while under the watchful eye of the instructor.

[Oofda]

I get the idea of foil and soldering but lead came and putty isn't something I can picture in my head.  It will be good to have him show me how to do this.  Definitely much to learn.

The good thing is while I am waiting to go back this Friday I created my first design this weekend. Already have project #2 lined up.  lol  I haven't even started yet and I am already loving this! 

[Kev]

Way to go!

It's sooooo addictive!