IPS e.max Play Workshop with Jessica Birrell

As a result of the last several years of her research and studies, Jessica developed the e.max play course and accompanying e.max play book. The course and book focus on enabling an advanced exploration into the IPS e.max ingots and techniques, building the critical foundation for using this innovative material.  Everything you need to know to be successful with e.max.

Designed for technicians of all experience levels, this two-day hands-on course reviews the basics, such as waxing, sprueing, investing, burnout, pressing, and divesting.  It then moves into ingot theory, selecting the appropriate ingot, characteristics of each ingot and their uses, and how to layer and treat each ingot. This course also covers several techniques, including appropriate surface contouring, stain and glazing, as well as multiple layering techniques specifically designed to gain the maximum esthetic outcome for the selected ingot.  Participants will gain hands-on experience for every type of ingot from High Opacity to High Translucency.

Techniques covered include:

• Full-contour build-up/posterior coping
• Full-contour build-up/ anterior coping
• Anterior facial layering
• Micro-layering
• Posterior Stain & Glaze

“Designed from a technician's standpoint, this course teaches the things I would like to learn if I were attending a course. It does not matter what level of experience the attendee has in order to participate in this course -- from beginner to master level; everyone will learn something new and valuable. The two days we spend together during this e.max play hands-on course will provide you with the tools you need to continue learning long after the course ends. Now it’s your turn to play!”