The Studios

             

Wired Designs is recognized among the top glass education facilities in the U.S. World-renowned glass artists work and teach in our studios. Our 1000 sq. ft. kilnforming studio has space to accommodate all types of activities. Our equipment includes:

Digital Kilns

  • (1) Jen-Ken Oval 13 (24" x 36")
  • (2) Paragon Pearl 22 (24" x 24")
  • (1) Olympic 309GFE (30" x 40")
  • (1) Jen-Ken AF3P 15/6"
  • (1) Olympic 186GFTLC 18" Clamshell
  • (1) Jen-Ken AF3P 11/4.5"
  • (1) Olympic HB86 8" with Vitrograph
  • (1) Paragon SC2
  • (2) Jen-Ken AF3P Chilipepper Bead Annealers

Coldworking Equipment

  • (1) Glass Lathe (11 diamond carving wheels)
  • (1) Wet Belt Sander (24") 
  • (1) Wet Belt Sander (41 1/2')
  • (1) 24" Diamond Grinding Machine (lap wheel)
  • (1) 8" Universal Diamond Lapidary Grinder
  • (1) Pneumatic Hand Grinder
  • (1) Pneumatic Die Grinder
  • (2) Bit Grinders
  • (2) Ring Saws
  • (1) 4" Trim Saw
  • (1) 10" Diamond Blade Tile Saw
  • (1) 20" Radial Arm Drill Press
  • (1) 36" Sandblasting Cabinet
  • (1) 3.6 HP/60 Gallon Compressor


Additionally, Wired Designs has a complete 400 sq.ft. flameworking studio which is air-conditioned, has state-of-the-art ventilation, and is fully equipped with eight minor burner torches, plus GTT Cricket and Phantom torches.