Course Information, Location, Gallery of Works and Contact us at Commercial Signs School of Neon

Neon Training
"Welcome to the art of neon tube bending, I will be your instructor and host for what I hope will be the most rewarding learning experience of your life. Learning to work with glass is like learning to play an instrument or golf. It is a very intolerant medium. To master this craft you must LOVE NEON, be patient and methodical, and be able to stand and work with both hands. Once you start to get the "feel" of the glass it becomes a very satisfying zen like experience. In my opinion there is no more enjoyable career."
-Andrew James


Course Synopsis
During your stay you will be trained in the following:
  • GAS ELECTRICAL AND AIR SUPPLIES - methods of providing gas/air to fires
  • GAS BURNERS - different types of cross fires and ribbon burners
  • VACUUM PUMPS - requirements and maintenance
  • MANIFOLDS - operation and types of
  • BOMBARDING - processing tubes at high temperature
  • PUMPING - evacuation of expelled gasses
  • BACK-FILLING - reintroduction of rare gasses
  • AGEING-IN - initial coloration of tube and the quality it represents
  • TESTING - identifying faulty tubes
  • LOADING - matching transformers to tubing type, length and diameter
  • ASSEMBLY - mounting and connection methods
  • HAZARDS - working in a safe environment
  • BENDING - this makes up the majority of the course
  • BENCH MATERIALS - paper and nonbestos patterns,working with screens, glass marking, Electrode holders and blocks.
  • SIMPLE BENDS - Adjusting fires 90, doubleback, rise/drop, flyover, splicing
  • COMPLEX BENDS - planning out the sequence Side tubulation and butt welding Block letters, Block outline Curved letters, Script alphabets
  • EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE: Books -"neon the next generation" by Dean and Michael Blazek Blowhose and swivel Set of electrode holders Marking pens and Corks Blocks

 



Build your own equipment and $ave

  • AIR SUPPLIES -different types of blowers
  • CROSS FIRES- buy the heads and build the rest
  • bending tables , color checkers & more!

    Available Courses:
  • Introductory tour: Come see the facility and get a feel for what you will be doing. Bus airport pickup and overnight accommodation (no charge)
    and The comprehensive six week neon training course with accommodations




    There are only a few students allowed in enrollment to ensure the most supervised and effective training available. Additional time is available to widen the scope of your training. Accommodation is included, further information in the Location section.



    Course Information--Location--Gallery of Works --Contact Us
Location-Commercial Signs School of Neon Gallery of Works - View Neon Signs Contact us - Learn to make Neon Signs at Commercial Signs School of Neon